Electrification of 2 high schools in Ethiopia, Energy Assistance ASBL

It is in Ethiopia, in rural area of the Mirab Abaya woreda, more than 100 km away from national electric grid, that energy assistance volunteers worked to bring electricity to two schools. Electrification with solar photovoltaic technology is particularly appropriate thanks to the excellent solar radiation throughout the year. The The Shella Dida High School is composed of 5 buildings, the electrical wiring was completely redone and the photovoltaic panels installed. The volunteers went then to Done Ela, where they electrified a High School composed of 4 buildings made of wood and earth. Although the living conditions in these two regions are extremely difficult, the volunteers have received a wonderful welcome from the local population.


Both projects, partially financed by ENGIE Foundation, where performed in collaboration with the Arba Minch University, who contributed by transporting the equipment from Arba Minch to the sites and providing technician to help for the installation and ensure the follow-up for the sustainability of the project.