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A girls' school in Ghana has gone solar with the help of a group of its former students.
Per the BBC, the Holy Child School installed a solar system with a capacity of 46.75 kilowatts in November 2023, and since then, the school has seen a 70% reduction in its energy costs.
"This substantial savings translates into more resources for other activities that hitherto, had been neglected due to lack of finances," the school said in a statement.
The solar system, which has a capacity of 75 kilowatts and is powered by 75 kilovolt lithium-Ion batteries, stores energy for up to 12 hours on a full load, and the school hopes to eventually become a net producer of energy, reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to the community.
The solar system is the work of the HO PSA 1999, a group of former students who attended the school from 1999 to 2003.
"The realization of this solar project is a testament to the power of altruistic vision and what can be achieved when there is a common goal," says Sheila Enyonam Akyea, president of the group.
"It is a legacy of environmental stewardship, innovation, and social responsibility that will inspire students for years to come."
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