Private schools in Warri, Effurun, Asaba, Sapele and Ughelli spend heavily on diesel. Solar fits schools better than almost any other building.
Why schools are perfect for solar
School hours are sun hours. Panels feed classrooms directly. The battery only covers cloudy moments and after-school activities.
What a school runs
| Area | Loads |
|---|---|
| Classrooms | Fans, lights |
| Computer lab | Desktops or laptops, projector |
| Office | Printer, photocopier, computers |
| Security | CCTV, gate lights |
| Water | Borehole pump |
Typical sizes
| School | Suggested system |
|---|---|
| Small (6 classrooms, office) | 5kVA–6kVA, 5kWh+ lithium |
| Medium with computer lab | 10kVA, 10kWh+ lithium |
| Boarding school | Custom; extra battery for hostels |
Borehole on solar
Pump water during school hours. Fill the tank by day. See solar borehole guide.
A lesson in itself
Many schools use their solar system to teach science. Pupils can watch the inverter screen show power from the sun.
