In combination with the complex environment in rural Africa, the protection level of the lighting electrical ready board must be at least IP31 to effectively resist the threat of the local natural environment and ensure the stable operation of the lighting system. If it is located in coastal, rainstorm prone or high dust areas, it needs to be upgraded to IP54 or above.

The IP rating consists of two digits, with the first digit representing the dustproof rating and the second digit representing the waterproof rating. The larger the digit, the stronger the protective ability. In IP31, "5" level dust prevention can prevent harmful dust accumulation from affecting internal component heat dissipation and operation, while "4" level waterproofing can resist splashing rainwater from all directions, fully adapting to the core environmental challenges of rural Africa.

In rural Africa, outdoor electrical ready boards are often installed outdoors, and the environment is extremely unique: dust and sandstorms are rampant in inland arid areas, which can easily invade the interior of equipment and cause short circuits; Rainfall is frequent in tropical grassland and rainforest areas, with sudden rainstorm and splashing water flow; In some areas, there is a large temperature difference between day and night, and condensation is obvious, which can easily cause components to become damp and corroded. In addition, coastal rural areas also face salt spray corrosion and require higher protection levels to resist corrosion damage.

If the protection level is lower than IP31, dust will block the component interface, and rainwater infiltration will cause short circuits and leakage, which not only leads to lighting failures but may also pose safety hazards. The protection standard of IP31 can meet the core requirements of dust and water prevention, adapt to the general environment of most African rural areas, and also consider economy, which is in line with the economic conditions and maintenance level of local rural areas.

In summary, the minimum protection level for rural lighting electrical ready boards in Africa is IP31, and for special harsh environments, it needs to be upgraded to IP54 to ensure long-term stable operation of equipment and meet the basic lighting electricity needs of local rural areas.