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
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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