School uses 25kW East African energy storage container

Could clean electricity be a long-term benefit for schools in Africa?

This analysis suggests that providing clean electricity access to nearly half a million schools in Africa could yield a cost-benefit ratio of 2 billion EUR investment to secure long-term benefits, in addition to a reduction of approximately 4.9 MtCO 2equiv emissions compared with the most carbon-intensive energy supply option (diesel generators).

Do we need targeted studies for electrification of educational facilities in Africa?

This stark narrowing down of the literature underscores the limited amount of research dedicated to the electrification of educational facilities in Africa, thus emphasizing the importance of targeted studies in this area.

How much electricity does a small school need?

For small schools with a number of pupils smaller than 50, consistent with previous publications, 106107108 we assume a basic yearly total electric consumption of 840 kWh/year. Table 4 presents the basic electricity needs for a small non-boarding school in SSA. Table 4. Basic electricity needs for schools with a number of students smaller than 50

How much electricity does a school use per year?

For schools with fewer than 50 students, we estimate a basic annual electricity consumption of 840 kWh/year.