GUIDELINES ON ELECTIFICATION OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS

RESPONSIBILITY OF RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AUTHORITY IN IMPLEMENTING THE PROJECT

In implementation of the project's, R.E.A will undertake the following:

• Construction of the power line connecting the school
• Commissioning of the project jointly with Kenya Power
• Provision of service cable and meter box
• Issuance of an exemption letter to the school
• The wiring of at least one classroom with provision of a main switch, 12 sockets and 2 – 4 flourescent lighting tubes.

For off grid connections - Solar Photovoltaic Installations

• Provision of solar Photovoltaic Unit and accessories
• Wiring of at least one classroom
• Ensure the contractor issues the school with a wiring certificate

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE HEAD TEACHER IN ENSURING CONNECTION

• Apply to Kenya Power for metering
• Payment of meter deposit to Kenya Power, attaching the following documents;

Attach;

• Wiring certificate

• School Registration Certificate

• School Pin No. Certificate
• Cash deposit slip of meter deposit
• Offer security to the installed transformer

FOR SOLAR INSTALLATION

To carry out basic maintenance of the solar systems which include;

• Check water levels of the batteries
• Cleaning the Solar PV panels
• Offer security to the solar installation, equipment and accessories