Solar electrification to rural schools

The project « Solar Electrification of fifteen schools in rural areas in Madagascar » is the result of a partnership between UNESCO, the international firm PANASONIC and OPEP Foundation.

This project comes within the framework of the International Foundation for Development. It aims at promoting Education by electrifying schools that were not connected to the local power grid. Photovoltaic modules were used as a mean to supply renewable energy for schools to be energy self-sufficient. Computers and modems were also provided and installed in each school in order to provide the pupils and teachers with an internet access.