Retech Foundation - A2E Fund
The Retech Foundation was awarded by the A2E Fund in two editions, with a total of 15 public schools benefiting.
In the 5th edition (2022), it was awarded for a project that brought electricity and access to clean water to 5 public schools, improving learning conditions and community health. In the 7th edition (2025), it was awarded once again, this time for an initiative that continues to expand access to electricity in 10 schools, strengthening sustainability and the quality of education in Nigeria.
7th Edition:
Project: Power2Schools
Country & region/location: Nigeria, Delta and Endo State
Category: Energy & Education
Lack of access to electricity in public schools has led to inadequate water supply and a decline in education quality, deepening inequality and poverty. Students are deprived of practical STEM training essential for today’s digital economy, limiting their employability and innovation potential. This problem stems from insufficient government funding, aggravated by rapid population growth, currency devaluation, and high inflation—while only a small share of the national budget is allocated to secondary education, and power generation remains far below national needs.
In response, ten schools without electricity in Edo and Delta States, Nigeria, have been identified for solar electrification. Each will receive an 8.6 kW solar power system to provide reliable energy for classrooms, ICT labs, and water systems, enabling continuous learning and community use. Computers donated by partners will be powered sustainably, reducing e-waste and supporting digital inclusion. Teachers will also receive ICT training to strengthen practical computer education and ensure long-term access to clean energy, safe water, and quality learning environments.
Expected results:
- Clean, reliable, and sustainable energy in 10 energy-excluded schools, meeting the energy needs for teaching
- STEM laboratories created with 30 per school (300 total), increasing practical and technology training
- ICT training and digital skills for teachers and students
- Consistent and reliable access to water supply to 10 disadvantaged schools and their communities
- WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) sensitization in the schools and communities
- Training on Operations and Maintenance
- Increased access to energy and water
- Improved quality of education in the schools, improved knowledge of ICT in schools, and improved digital skills of the students
- Improved employability & entrepreneurship skills
- Increased access to clean water for drinking, cooking, and cleaning
- Improved sanitation and hygiene, reducing the occurrence of typhoid fever and other water-borne diseases
Impact (results)
Installed power
5th Edition:
Project: Access to Electricity and Water
Country & region/location: Nigeria, Delta State
Category: Energy & Education
In Delta State, numerous government-owned schools currently lack access to electricity. This has led to a drop in the quality of education for these pupils and by extension, an increase in inequality, increase in poverty and hunger. Particularly in STEM subjects, the absence of practical laboratory training diminishes their chances of securing admission to the limited university spots in Nigeria, where the acceptance rate stands at 38%.
To address this issue, the Ministry of Education has identified five off-grid schools in Delta State for a transformative project. The project aims to equip each of these five schools with a solar system. This solar infrastructure will power fans, lighting systems, administrative blocks, offices, laboratories, and libraries in the schools, ensuring an uninterrupted energy supply round the clock. Moreover, it will cater to the schools' water systems, enabling the communities to access water and provide essential lighting for security purposes during both day and night.
Upon the successful installation of the 20 kW inverter and solar system, each school will receive an ICT laboratory furnished with five laptops, all powered by the solar infrastructure. This initiative not only guarantees sustained access to clean energy and water but also offers students long-term access to quality computer training.
Expected results:
- 5 schools with solar-powered energy, enabling access to materials and equipment for computer education, laboratory education etc...
- 5 schools water systems powered enabling reliable access to portable water not only for students but also for the community, improving health and well-being. Additionally, the installation of fans will reduce mosquito bites and reduce the incidence of malaria in the community;
- 5 ICT laboratory installed, increasing practical STEM training;
- Improved access to quality education, that in the long term will allow to develop skills, improve their chances of university admission and/or entrepreneurship skills and ultimately suitable employment;
- Employment opportunities for local men and women through hiring and training of workers for constructing the secure location for solar panels and batteries and through the engagement of vigilantes to provide adequate security;
- Improved security and safety as security lights will be powered throughout the night by the solar system.
Impact (results)
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