An energy firm, Schneider Electric, has donated solar systems to Ikeja Central Grammar School as part of its global Access to Energy initiative aimed at expanding electricity access to underserved communities and critical services such as education and healthcare.

The project was implemented with the approval of the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board and the support of partner organisations, marking the company’s first community impact project for 2026.

Speaking at the handing over ceremony, Country President, Schneider Electric, Anglophone Africa, Ajibola Akindele, emphasised the critical role of reliable energy in supporting effective learning environments for both students and teachers.

“Estimates suggest that more than half of public primary and junior secondary schools operate without reliable power, restricting access to digital learning tools, limiting classroom comfort, and making it difficult for teachers to deliver lessons effectively.

“At Schneider Electric, access to energy and access to education are core priorities for us. Oftentimes when we think about impact projects, we focus on universities and tertiary institutions, while unintentionally overlooking the children who need support the most, those in primary and secondary schools.”

He further added that the initiative aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education and Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, reinforcing Schneider Electric’s commitment to advancing inclusive development through sustainable energy solutions.

In her remarks, the Head Teacher of Ikeja Central Grammar School, Mrs. Sanni Kudirat, expressed gratitude for the project, describing the initiative as transformative.

She said the firm intervened at a critical time, as the school had endured about two years of limited access to reliable electricity, making it difficult to power essential facilities and technology-based learning tools.

The installed solution includes a PV capacity of 3.3kWp, a 4kW hybrid inverter, and a 10kW battery storage system. The system generates an average of 12 kWh of energy daily.

To ensure reliability and efficiency, the solution is remotely monitored through Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Energy Access platform, providing performance visibility and enabling real time switching to power the facility according to the school’s weekly operating hours.