Promote Solar Energy as a viable power source for improving education in Rural Kaliua District, Tabora Region.

Energy is arguably an important element in the development process. It has been argued that without energy,
it is almost impossible to attain sustainable development. “Since access to modern energy lies at the heart
of human development, it is evident that in order to meet the MDGs (Millennium Development Goals),
substantial improvements are needed in the type of energy services that the poor have access to”, GNESD
(2007). Energy is surely an important aspect of socio-economic development that touches almost every
sphere of human life, and an essential requirement for human development. Improved household energy
technologies for the very poor can prevent almost 2 million deaths a year attributed to indoor air pollution
from solid fuel use WHO and UNDP (2009). Education is the key to unlocking the economic potential in
communities, particularly in rural areas in developing countries particularly Tanzania

This Project demonstrates the potential of solar energy as a viable power source for improving education in the remote
rural villages in Kaliua District. The project proposes the installation of a stand-alone photovoltaic system
at two rural schools to improve the education services given, as well as the distribution of small solar home
systems to poor households of a remote rural villages in Kaliua. Sustainable rural energy development is
at the heart of this project. Kashishi, the ward where the project is located, is not connected to the national
electrical grid and the two schools serving the community have no electricity at all. This has limited the
quality of education that the schools can offer their students. The link between greater education and higher
income cannot be overstated, in particular in rural areas where many families live in poverty. Increasing
access to modern education services in rural areas can help unlock the potential of these regions, giving
residents more tools to fight poverty and aspire to a better quality of life. In addition to improved
education services, the portable small solar home system component of the project will help poor
households replace the current kerosene lamps they use with a cleaner source of energy. Students will be
able to continue their studies at home after dusk, while other members of the family can take advantage of
the light. Furthermore, the elimination of toxic fumes can improve the health of all household members

The project goals are;

1. To demonstrate the potential of solar energy as a viable power source for
improving education in the district

2. To use a photovoltaic system for lighting and to launch a computer
program in two rural schools and evening classes for the surrounding community

3. To provide clean, portable small solar home systems for students and poor households in Kashishi, significantly reducing the
emission of toxic gases from the current use of kerosene lamps

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