Do you know that rural schools in India sometimes do not have access to reliable power systems? 

These schools do not have reliable access even for basic learning needs. Though schools in urban areas are installing solar panels to ensure uninterrupted electricity, rural schools are far behind.

Approximately, only 7% of schools in India have installed solar panels on the rooftops in the past five years. Primarily, lack of high installation costs, inadequate government support, and lack of awareness about the benefits of solar system installation are some of the reasons why rural Indian schools do not have solar systems and lack a regular electricity supply.

However, private corporations have noticed the issue and tried to provide some rural schools with basic facilities. Waaree Energies Ltd has recently gifted solar power systems to Shri Sant Koteshwar Maharaj Vidhyalaya. The school is located in Buldhana district's Eklara Banoda village in Maharashtra. It is an attempt by the company to provide an uninterrupted power supply free from power outages. 

The installation has set a new standard for the schools in the nearby rural villages and raised the bar of educational facilities in remote areas. The installation is also a step towards sustainability that will save the school from paying hefty electricity bills. 

The Start

Waaree Energies is a Mumbai-based solar panel company and is India's largest manufacturer of solar PV modules. The company provides solar solutions, including EPC services, panel manufacturing, and project development. The company aims to create a sustainable future for all communities across the country. 

It wants to promote a generation that understands and gives importance to a sustainable environment. The company considers environmental issues an important factor in its operations and services. It takes various measures to ensure that it does not harm the environment.

Waaree Energies works with a vision of providing cost-effective and high-quality sustainable energy solutions to the country and reducing carbon footprints to improve the quality of life. The company is involved in various CSR activities through initiatives in multiple fields. 

It offers health benefits, skills development, digital literacy, plantation, water conservation projects, and many more to enhance the standards of living of unprivileged communities. 

Recently, the donation of solar systems to one of the schools in Maharashtra is the company’s commitment to sustainability, environmental well-being, and community empowerment. With this, the company aims to create a thriving planet for the present and future generations.

Efforts

Waaree Energies' recent donation of solar power systems to a school in Buldhana district, Maharashtra, is an effort to enhance education with environmental stewardship.  The initiative was followed by the company’s recent success of providing essential school supplies to 5000 underprivileged students in Kawani, Bikaner, and a mega tree plantation drive. 

Following this, the solar system installation in a rural school in Maharashtra lets students and staff have an uninterrupted learning environment free from disturbances by power outages. It was an effort to revolutionize rural education through sustainable advancement. This dual impact aligned with the company’s aim to create more sustainable and brighter communities across India.

The efforts implemented by Waaree Energies not only fulfill the school's power needs but also raise awareness. Its volunteers answered the queries of students and teachers regarding the installation of the solar system and its numerous uses. 

They explained how the system will provide a regular energy supply to the school without interruption. The efforts reflect Waaree’s commitment to addressing the energy transition needs of the rural areas, along with demonstrating its leadership in renewable energy. Such efforts will have a positive impact on the environment, society, and country in the long term.

Impact Created

The installation of a solar power system at Shri Sant Koteshwar Maharaj Vidhyalaya is more than just an infrastructure upgrade. It now provides an uninterrupted power supply to the school. It has given a positive learning environment to the staff and students, free from disruptions caused by power outages. 

It has reduced the school's energy costs and has allowed funds to be used in educational programs for the students. This also makes the school less dependent on the grid and other exterior sources of power. Solar systems give clean energy from sunlight, which reduces the school’s dependency on fossil fuels, and they can also contribute to a lower carbon footprint. 

The government also offers subsidies and financial incentives for solar installations, so the school can further reduce its costs and use funds in students’ development.

The solar system has also exposed students to renewable energy technology and its benefits. It also serves as a practice teaching tool to educate students about renewable energy, carbon footprint, sustainability, and climate change. 

The school can also incorporate the installed solar systems into a STEM curriculum that will help students understand the technology behind solar energy production. 

The installation of the solar system not only shows Waaree’s commitment but also that of the school towards environmental responsibility, which will enhance community engagement in sustainable activities. The installation has set a new standard for educational facilities in the nearby remote areas.

Way Ahead

Further, Waaree Energies will continue to be involved in CSR activities and ensure environmental protection and sustainability. With an impressive 13.3GW aggregate installed capacity, Waaree Energies is the country's largest manufacturer of solar PV modules. It will continue to be a market leader by leading in business, along with being socially responsible. 

The company commits to continuing its operations in a way that does not harm the environment but fulfills the country's energy needs. It aims to reduce the carbon footprint in the country by promoting a greater number of solar installations. In addition, Waaree Energies is also committed to supporting underprivileged communities by providing them with education, healthcare facilities, support for farming, and skills development. It promises to work for the infrastructure upgrade of the schools in rural areas by installing solar systems and ensuring a continuous power supply without interruption.