In Nigeria, improvement of lives of poor, vulnerable youths, women & girls by providing access to solar energy to enhance economic development.
Regular power outages compel institutions to rely on diesel powered generators. Not only the costs with diesel, but also the noise and air pollution these generators release has proven detrimental to the health of people.
Salesians of Don Bosco
Nigeria, Onitsha Anambra state
The Don Bosco TVET center in Nigeria promotes technical and vocational education to young students. Having a total of 2770 people are directly affected by the regular power outages in the center. Trainings, water supply and other activities have been immensely affected by the lack of regular power supply.
Through the provision of solar energy for regular power supply the TVET Centre and the development of a solar workshop will greatly enhance training and education of young solar technicians, boost learning at the secondary school, limit unnecessary difficulties in the activities of young people and generally improve the productivity of the center.
Moreover, the establishment of solar energy facilities at the Center will allow enormous cost savings, enhance environmental health, improve living standards and reduce joblessness, through to the support of small-scale enterprises in the solar energy production and installation.
Expected outputs:
- Develop a solar power/renewable energy Workshop
- Enhancing training and education of young solar technicians (electricians and electrical solar system experts)
- Substantial savings on diesel generators that can be applied in other activities of the Center.
Status March 2021:
- Solar facilities installed
- Solar workshop established with learning materials
- Community outreach conducted
- Training of solar technicians (teachers and students)
- Execution rate: 100%
