SOKOYO Solar Lighting Co.

What SOKOYO Solar Lighting Co. does

SOKOYO Solar Lighting Co. (legal name: Jiangsu SOKOYO Solar Lighting Co., Ltd., formerly Jiangsu Kaiyuan Solar Lighting Co., Ltd.) is a privately held Chinese manufacturer of solar street lighting systems headquartered in Gaoyou, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province. Founded in 2007 by Chairman Yin Zijun, the company has operated for 18+ years in solar lighting with a 40,000 sqm vertically integrated manufacturing facility including a 2,000 sqm laboratory equipped with 40+ testing systems covering EL micro-crack inspection, distributed photometers, and IP rating testers. Annual production capacity is stated at $70 million USD across 200 sets of production and testing equipment.

The company's product portfolio spans four core lines — All-in-One, All-in-Two, and Split solar street lights (using monocrystalline silicon panels with LiFePO4 lithium battery storage and MPPT/intelligent controllers), AC LED street lights (grid-powered), and IoT-enabled smart solar street lights with cloud-based remote monitoring — plus components and accessories. Differentiated technical features include modular tool-free battery-controller replacement (3-minute service time targeting 99.9% of field failures), IP68 full-line protection with 304 stainless steel hardware rated for 10+ years, anti-theft smart-lock battery compartments (deployed in a Samsung Middle East project), horizontal solar panel installation with optimized LED light distribution, and 33140 LiFePO4 cells with active-balancing BMS (5A active balancing on 50mV variance detection, zero recycled-content policy). The product portfolio holds CE, CB, SASO, ENEC, IEC 60598/61215/61730/62133-2, UN 38.3, TÜV Rheinland, ISO, RoHS, CCC, CQC, CNAS, and CMA certifications.

SOKOYO operates a sales-led, project-based business model targeting government infrastructure, EPC contractors, distributors, and industrial/commercial buyers across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa (over 90% of revenue concentration), Latin America, and limited European markets through direct export, authorized agents (Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia), distributors (GPA in the Philippines), and regional offices in Egypt, Senegal, and Australia. Per project pricing is quote-based with a standard 3-year warranty and an optional 5-year warranty extension; no public pricing or disclosed ARR/revenue figures exist. Marketing relies on trade exhibitions (GILE Guangzhou, Light + Building Frankfurt, Light + Intelligent Building Middle East Dubai, IIEE Philippines, Africa Energy Expo), a 7-language website, Alibaba.com Verified Supplier presence, and YouTube/VR factory tour content. The company has delivered 1 million+ solar street lights across 95+ countries.

Name

SOKOYO Solar Lighting Co.

Legal name

Jiangsu SOKOYO Solar Lighting Co., Ltd.

Website

https://sokoyosolar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SOKOYO Solar Lighting Co. is a Chinese, founder-owned manufacturer of solar street lighting systems (all-in-one, all-in-two, split, AC LED, and IoT variants) serving government infrastructure, EPC contractors, and distributors across 95+ countries, with 90%+ of sales concentrated in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Street Lighting

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI), Road Lighting & Visibility Safety Systems (Street Lighting, High-Mast, LED Upgrades, Solar Beacons) (TLAJAGAD)

Keywords

• Solar street lights
• LED street lighting
• Solar lighting systems
• Outdoor lighting products
• LiFePO4 battery lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Yangzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Solar Street Light Hardware Sales: Primary revenue stream from manufacturing and selling solar street lighting systems including all-in-one, all-in-two, split-type solar street lights, LED grid-powered street lights, and light poles. Project-based sales with customization options for different applications.
2. Components and Accessories: Sales of solar panels, lithium batteries, controllers, LED modules, and replacement parts for existing installations.
3. Professional Services: Project-based lighting design support, technical parameter optimization, installation guidance, remote diagnostics, and after-sales technical support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SOKOYO Solar Lighting Co. manufactures and sells integrated solar street lighting systems, including all-in-one, all-in-two, split-type solar street lights, and AC LED street lights. Each system combines monocrystalline silicon solar panels, LiFePO4 lithium batteries, intelligent MPPT controllers, and LED modules into vertically integrated outdoor lighting products. The company also offers IoT-enabled smart lighting solutions with remote monitoring, fault diagnosis, and dimming capabilities, serving municipal roads, highways, industrial zones, and rural electrification projects across 95+ countries.

Product overview

SOKOYO Solar Lighting Co. offers a comprehensive portfolio of solar street lighting solutions categorized into four main product lines: All in One Solar Street Lights (Coolex series), All in Two Solar Street Lights (Aura, Intense, Solo-D, Teco series), Split Solar Street Lights (Lumo, Conco, Teco, Medy, Avanda series), and AC LED Street Lights (Lumo, Conco, Medy, Meta series). Additionally, the company provides IoT-enabled smart solar street lights with remote control and cloud monitoring capabilities. The products range from 20W to 300W and utilize monocrystalline or polycrystalline silicon solar panels, lithium batteries (LiFePO4), and intelligent battery management systems. The portfolio serves applications including municipal roads, rural roads, industrial zones, highways, and infrastructure projects across Southeast Asia, Africa, Middle East, Latin America, and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Coolex All in One Solar Street Light All-in-one solar lighting system integrating monocrystalline silicon solar panel, LED light module, intelligent battery management system, and efficient controller into a single unit. Available in 60W, 80W, and 120W models with DC12V and DC24V system voltages for municipal road and infrastructure applications.
• Aura All in Two Solar Street Light All-in-two solar street light with integrated design, modular structure, and patented power module featuring intelligent regulation and energy-saving capabilities. Uses 24V system with lithium batteries ranging from 25.6V/30AH to 25.6V/42AH for municipal and infrastructure lighting.
• Intense All in Two Solar Street Light All-in-two solar street light with elegant modular integrated design and high-power options, featuring connection buckle design for easy opening/closing and convenient installation. Available in 40W to 80W models with various lithium battery configurations.
• Solo-D All in Two Solar Street Light High-performance all-in-two solar street light using imported efficient chip patent package, saving 60% energy compared to traditional street lights. Features patented light distribution with road uniformity above 0.7 and no spot phenomenon; ENEC-certified for European market.
• Teco All in Two Solar Street Light All-in-two solar street light with modular integrated design for convenient installation and maintenance. Features monocrystalline solar panel and intelligent controller with efficient energy conservation extending service life.
• Lumo AC LED Street Light AC-powered LED street light with patented appearance design (Patent No. 201730356707.0), modular integrated design, patented lens with bat airfoil light distribution for even lighting, and efficient energy conservation. 60W model with AC100V~305V system voltage.
• Conco AC LED Street Light AC LED street light with simple appearance and compact structure for green lighting, energy conservation, and environmental protection. Suitable for roadway lighting in cities, villages, and industrial parks. Available in 80W to 240W models.
• Medy AC LED Street Light AC LED street light with simple smooth appearance and compact structure designed for green lighting and decorating urban landscape. Features innovative lens and bat wing light distribution. Available in 150W, 220W, and 300W models.
• Meta AC LED Street Light AC LED street light with streamline shape, exquisite appearance, modular design, light-controlled induction technology for intelligent energy saving, and bat airfoil light distribution. Built-in lithium iron phosphate battery with up to 2,000 deep cycles.
• Avanda Split Solar Street Light Split solar street light with patented appearance design (Patent No. 202230132970.2), high-quality die casting structure, modular light source design, unique cooling design, and electrostatic spraying for corrosion resistance. Available in 40W to 80W models.
• Lumo Split Solar Street Light Split solar street light from the LUMO product line designed for versatile outdoor lighting applications with modular components.
• Conco Split Solar Street Light Split solar street light with unique cooling module ensuring optimal working temperature. Features international brand LED chips, plug & play power connection, and patented appearance design (Patent No. 201730543760.1). Available in 60W to 180W models.
• Teco Split Solar Street Light Split solar street light with patented appearance design (Patent No. 201730612718.0), soft curve design, bat wing light distribution, and single crystal silicon solar panel with high photoelectric conversion rate. Available in 40W and 60W models.
• Medy Split Solar Street Light Split solar street light with bat airfoil light distribution for even lighting. Features international famous brand LED chips with uniform lighting and no glare. Simple assembly for convenient installation. Available in 80W to 150W models.
• Internet of Things Solar Street Lights Solar street lighting systems integrated with IoT control, enabling remote control, fault diagnosis, dimming management, and data analytics. Supports cities in building efficient, low-carbon, and intelligent lighting networks with cloud-based monitoring.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tool-free modular replacement reduces maintenance time by 80% and solves 99.9% of battery-control system failures
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)minorOthersSOKOYO products have been used in aid projects supported by international organizations. The company logo appears in the partners section indicating collaboration with UNDP on development projects.
• UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)minorOthersSOKOYO products have been supplied for refugee settlement lighting projects coordinated through UNHCR partnerships.
• World BankminorOthersSOKOYO products have been utilized in World Bank-funded infrastructure projects across developing regions.
• GPA (Authorized Distributor - Philippines)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor partnership in Philippines, jointly presenting at IIEE 2025 exhibition. GPA represents SOKOYO products at local market with dedicated booth and keynote presentation at official IIEE Forum.
• Samsung (Middle East)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-million dollar solar street lighting project for Samsung facilities in Middle East. SOKOYO developed anti-theft battery compartments with smart electronic locks specifically for this project, demonstrating customized solution capability.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Anern Solar: China-based solar lighting manufacturer offering all-in-one, all-in-two, and split solar street lights as well as solar LED floodlights, competing directly in emerging markets and through online B2B channels.
• Greenshine New Energy: US-headquartered manufacturer of commercial solar street and area lighting with a comparable integrated all-in-one solar street light range, targeting municipal and commercial buyers globally.
• LEADSUN: China-based manufacturer of integrated solar street lighting systems with comparable all-in-one, all-in-two, and split-type product lines targeting similar government and EPC buyers across Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
• Shenzhen JCN Lighting: Chinese OEM/ODM solar LED street light supplier with a similar product portfolio (all-in-one and split-type solar street lights) and overlapping export markets in Africa, Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
• SunMaster (Jinhua SunMaster Solar Lighting): Direct Chinese competitor producing integrated solar street lights and solar LED systems for off-grid municipal and highway projects, with overlapping product architecture and target geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global lighting incumbent whose StreetLine and SunStay solar street light products compete for premium municipal and Smart City tenders; broader portfolio but overlapping municipal and outdoor lighting segments.
• Acuity Brands: Large North American lighting and building solutions provider with street, area, and outdoor LED luminaire products; comparable at the grid-powered street lighting level but limited overlap in solar-specific solutions.
• Eaton (Cooper Lighting Solutions): Major lighting and electrical equipment manufacturer with roadway and area lighting fixtures serving municipal infrastructure; competes for the same utility and government end customers on grid-powered projects.

Others

• Bridgelux: LED chip and module supplier whose components are integrated into outdoor luminaires including solar street lights; upstream adjacency relevant to SOKOYO's LED module sourcing decisions.

Emerging players

• Jiawei Renewable Energy: Chinese emerging manufacturer of solar street lights and solar power systems targeting Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America; partial overlap with SOKOYO's core product lines and export geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/sokoyosolar
• Xx.com/sokoyosolar1
• Facebookfacebook.com/sokoyosolarlights
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sokoyosolar

Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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