School uses Niger energy storage containers for communication

Could solar power help schools in Nigeria & Ethiopia?

The findings indicate that electrifying schools in Nigeria and Ethiopia alone would grant access to over 97 million students who are currently attending school without electricity. This investment rises to 5 billion EUR if all facilities, including the ones close to the grid, are equipped with solar PV systems.

How to travel to schools with electricity in Africa?

Assessments of travel time to schools with electricity are particularly relevant in rural locations where small primary schools represent most schools without electricity access in Africa. In this study, two options, as ways to reach school, are considered: traveling by motorized transport (i.e., optimum travel time) and walking time.

Are schools connected to the electricity supply if there are nightlights?

Third, it is important to note that, as analyzed in this study, even schools situated within grid-covered areas or presence of nightlights have a substantial likelihood of not being connected to the electricity supply (refer to the validation section in the Methods supplemental information).

How do schools connect to electricity and the Internet?

Connecting schools both to electricity and the internet starts by mapping the precise locations and salient attributes of the educational centers. For many African countries, reliable and accurate geolocated school data is non-existent, inaccurate, or incomplete.