Mined and EU launch solar power program in schools

The plan cost is $ 2.6 million and is for schools with no electricity

Solar energy will reach the schools that have no access to electricity. The benefit will be achieved through the implementation of an agreement between the Ministry of Education (Mined) and the European Union.

The announcement was made today by Deputy Minister for Educational Technology, Carlos Benjamin Orozco and the head of the European Commission delegation, Reinhard Junghanns.

The implementation of the program will cost two million 664 thousand dollars, of which the European Union provided two million 160 thousand dollars and the Ministry will afford the other 500 thousand dollars.

The plan will include the installation of computers, projectors, a satellite dish for internet access and lighting.

Additionally, schools will be provided with a refrigerator for vaccines, a battery charger and a water treatment unit.

Eight Latin American countries will benefit.

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