Jamaica’s Ministry of Education will carry out a pilot project in 30 institutions in the first quarter of 2023 to test solar energy usage in schools.
Speaking at a press conference of the Education Transformation and Oversight Committee (ETOC) at Jamaica House in St. Andrew last week, Education Minister Fayval Williams shared that the project results would determine if solar energy will be adopted in schools.
She also said solar systems will reduce the expenses associated with cooling classrooms.
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“To the extent that we can use more solar energy at our schools, you can see how our children will be in a more comfortable environment, which will enhance their teaching and learning,” she said.
The education minister further provided an update on the project to equip schools with broadband Internet, highlighting that 554 institutions have been contracted for…