The buildings at the Akilah site are not currently connected to the electrical grid. We are trying to find a cheap(ish) way to ensure that there will be power at the site once the Akilah’s Institute opens its doors in January 2011. Unfortunately, electricity in Rwanda is very expensive, much more than in surrounding countries.
Solar panels on the roof of the administrative building
Two solar panels on the roof of the offices provide enough power for a few lights, but the classrooms and dormitories have no electricity.
We would love to outfit the entire school with solar panels, but this will be difficult due to the prohibitively high costs of such systems.
Anyone know a company who would be willing to donate solar panels? Let us know!