Since the beginning of this year, Yongchuan District has prioritized the installation and renovation of streetlights as a key initiative to improve people's livelihoods. To date, the district has upgraded 100 sets of urban streetlights and installed over 3,000 solar-powered streetlights in rural areas, significantly enhancing nighttime travel conditions in both urban and rural settings.

In urban areas, the issue of inadequate lighting in older residential communities is being gradually addressed. In the Nanjie Street neighborhood, for instance, the Chuandong No. 2 Building had long suffered from poor nighttime illumination. After residents raised concerns, the relevant departments promptly conducted on-site inspections. They not only installed 16 energy-saving streetlights in the community but also carried out safety checks on the existing lighting infrastructure. "Based on the list of public demands, we prioritized the inspection and renovation of older residential areas and backstreets with no lighting or insufficient illumination to ensure no area is left without proper lighting," explained Pan Qingcheng, a staff member from the Municipal Facilities Service Office of the District Urban Management Bureau. As of now, 255 new streetlights have been installed in older residential communities, alongside regular safety inspections of the equipment, all aimed at ensuring safe nighttime travel for residents.

Meanwhile, nighttime lighting in rural areas has also undergone a significant upgrade. By the end of November, nearly 100 solar-powered streetlights in Huangsha Village, Ji'an Town, had been fully installed and tested, providing villagers with new options for evening activities. "In the past, if we wanted to take a walk after dinner, it was pitch dark outside, and we had to rely on flashlights. Now, with the solar streetlights, walking at night feels much safer," said villager Peng Xianming. The solar-powered lights are not only energy-efficient and environmentally friendly but have also effectively addressed the challenge of nighttime travel and leisurely walks in rural areas, becoming a "warm-hearted light" on the path to rural revitalization.

It is reported that this streetlight installation and renovation project addresses both urban functionality improvements and rural livelihood needs. In urban areas, the focus is on filling lighting gaps in commercial and residential zones, while in rural areas, the promotion of solar-powered clean energy lighting not only reduces operational and maintenance costs but also aligns with green development principles.