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Schneider Electric has commissioned a solar power system at Ikeja Central Grammar School in Lagos. The project marks the company’s first community initiative in Nigeria for 2026. The installation serves more than 500 students and teachers. It restores a reliable electricity supply after 2 years without a stable power supply.

Meanwhile, the project forms part of Schneider Electric’s global Access to Energy programme. The initiative targets underserved communities in education and healthcare. The system includes 3.3 kilowatts-peak of solar panels, a 4-kilowatt hybrid inverter, and a 10-kilowatt battery. Together, they generate about 12 kilowatt-hours of electricity daily.

In addition, Schneider Electric monitors the system remotely through its EcoStruxure Energy Access platform. This ensures efficient power distribution based on the school’s schedule. The project addresses a wider infrastructure gap in Nigeria’s education sector. Many public schools still operate without reliable electricity.

This shortage limits access to digital tools and reduces classroom comfort. It also affects teachers’ ability to deliver effective lessons.

Schneider Electric said the project aligns with global sustainability goals. It supports SDG 4 on quality education and SDG 7 on affordable and clean energy. The Country President for Schneider Electric Anglophone Africa, Ajibola Akindele, said the company plans to expand similar projects. He said, “Our expectation is to expand initiatives like this across Nigeria, reaching more children and helping to build a brighter future for the next generation.”

The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board approved the project. This approval may support similar deployments in other public schools. The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Authority, Moyosore Adebanjo, welcomed the initiative. He said, “We look forward to further exploring and building partnership opportunities with Schneider Electric to benefit more students across the state.”

The project reflects a growing trend among global companies. Many now align social investments with measurable sustainability targets. The cost of small-scale solar systems has also declined in recent years. As a result, more institutions can adopt off-grid or hybrid solutions.