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Lyc\u00e9e Iman<\/em> is a school in Nouakchott, Mauritania, with over 500 pupils from nursery age to seniors.<\/p>\n

The school\u2019s management decided to invest in a multi-faceted educational sustainability initiative which would help its pupils to learn about solar energy, water sustainability and waste management. The most ambitious part of the programme was for the entire school to become self-sufficient in solar energy.<\/p>\n

Because the city’s electricity grid is unreliable they had for many years relied on a 65 kVA generator to run their air conditioning units, lighting and educational aids during blackouts.<\/p>\n

Several obstacles to energy independence lay ahead!<\/p>\n

An initial site survey by the school’s chosen solar installation partner, SEEMA SOLAR<\/a>, found that the AC electricity distribution already in place – wiring, switches and sockets – was in a dangerous condition such that it was exposing students and staff to risk.<\/p>\n

Seema Solar’s three month installation project began with re-wiring switches and outlets in order that their new power supply would be safe for use.<\/p>\n

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As part of that renewal, the old air conditioning units and fridges were replaced with more energy-efficient models in order to optimise the school’s overall power consumption. As a result, since December 2025, the school has been self-sufficient in electricity. The new installation is grid-tied so that the electricity grid can provide back-up power if required.<\/p>\n

The introduction of reliable power has brought forward an evolution in the school’s teaching practices: in the past, lessons were mainly conducted using chalk and blackboard – whereas today, it uses video projectors. There’s been a transition to digital learning too – a major advancement which has improved the quality of education and brought the school up-to-date with today\u2019s educational needs.<\/p>\n

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Regardless of network blackouts in the city outside, the school’s power – including lighting, IT, and educational devices – is now guaranteed.<\/p>\n

SEEMA designed, supplied, and installed a 72 solar panels. 30 kWh of Lithium storage and an AC output power of 50 kVA.<\/p>\n

The power installation consists of:<\/p>\n