Choosing solar in the city: a smart move for the Caribbean

Looking to modernize your city while reducing its environmental impact? In the Caribbean, solar power is the perfect ally for innovative, autonomous, and sustainable urban equipment.

Why solar in urban areas?

In our tropical region, the sun shines all year long. Using this free and abundant resource helps reduce dependence on the power grid, lowers operating costs, and supports climate goals.

The solar bus shelter: autonomy meets efficiency

A solar-powered bus shelter offers much more than shade:

  • Autonomous LED lighting
  • USB phone charging
  • Real-time information display
  • Local Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Air quality sensors

All without heavy infrastructure work — perfect for municipalities with tight budgets.

Practical tips to get started

Target key locations: busy stops, town centers, tourist zones.

  • Choose modular structures: easier to install and maintain.
  • Ensure good sun exposure: avoid shaded areas.
  • Plan for maintenance: opt for durable, easy-to-clean panels.

Investing in solar is investing in a smarter, greener, and more resilient tropical city.

With Spoconline Ads, Guadeloupean Stéphane Selbonne brings the Tropical Smart City to life in the French overseas territories

Founded in 2023 and still expanding, Spoconline Ads is a group of companies specializing in the design of connected bus shelters and, more broadly, smart urban furniture and solutions adapted to tropical regions. Ultimately, the goal is to build a network of six entities across the Greater and Lesser Antilles. The first operational phase is set to launch in the coming weeks in Deshaies, Guadeloupe.

As the founder of Spoconline Ads, Stéphane Selbonne aims to rethink the Smart City concept based on the realities of island territories. The native of Marie-Galante wants to develop a new model of “Tropical Smart City,” where technology serves the environment and local communities.

Read the article on Outremer360

Guadeloupe – Connected bus shelters designed for the realities of the Caribbean

A Guadeloupean company, SPOCONLINE ADS, has developed a new generation of solar-powered connected bus shelters. Designed to withstand tropical conditions and act as long-range communication relays, these smart passenger shelters could soon be deployed across other Caribbean territories.

The company SPOCONLINE ADS is showcasing its models of connected bus shelters. Fully energy-autonomous thanks to solar power, these pieces of smart urban furniture combine digital display screens, weather and seismic sensors, long-range IoT connectivity (LoRaWAN), and charging stations for passengers.

Urban furniture designed for Caribbean realities

These connected bus shelters do more than protect passengers from rain or sun. They have been designed for the specific challenges of Caribbean territories: heat, humidity, sea spray, as well as seismic and hurricane risks. Their reinforced construction ensures durability in demanding environments.

Public utility relays

Thanks to their long-range communication technology, these solar bus shelters become true connected information points. They broadcast schedules and service disruptions to passengers, and can also transmit alerts in the event of an earthquake or cyclone.
Local authorities can also use these shelters to collect environmental data to better manage their territories.

A regional ambition

Already deployed in Guadeloupe, the SPOCONLINE ADS connected bus shelters are set to be introduced in Martinique, Guyana, as well as in Saint Lucia, Dominica and Saint Martin. Their energy autonomy and modular design make them an exportable solution across the Caribbean. The group intends to support this development by engaging local expertise for installation, maintenance, and advertising management. This approach combines innovation, job creation, and regional cooperation.

Learn more at: www.spoconline-ads.fr

Spoconline Ads launches solar-powered smart bus shelters in Guadeloupe

Guadeloupe, September 1st, 2025 — Caribbean-based company Spoconline Ads officially announces the launch of its solar-powered, connected bus shelters in Guadeloupe. Designed to meet the challenges of tropical territories, these innovative urban installations mark a new era for public infrastructure in the French overseas territories.

100% autonomous infrastructure tailored to local needs

Fully off-grid, Spoconline’s smart shelters are powered by solar energy and offer a full range of digital services:

  • Autonomous LED lighting
  • Real-time digital displays
  • USB phone charging
  • Local Wi-Fi access
  • Environmental sensors

Each shelter acts as a multi-functional urban hub, enhancing the daily experience of citizens while blending naturally into the Caribbean landscape.

Innovation that supports sustainability and energy independence

Spoconline Ads is committed to combining technological innovation with environmental responsibility. The goal: build a model of tropical Smart City where technology benefits both residents and ecosystems.

“This first deployment in Guadeloupe is just the beginning. Our aim is to build a network of smart solutions throughout the Antilles, grounded in the realities of island territories,” says Stéphane Selbonne, founder of Spoconline Ads and native of Marie-Galante.

A Caribbean vision of the Smart City

Locally developed, the Spoconline solution reflects a fresh approach to urban innovation in the tropics: more connected, more autonomous, and more resilient.

Press contact: contact@spoconline-ads.fr