UNDP Reports Solar Power Installation in 153 Afghan Schools

UNDP Reports Solar Power Installation in 153 Afghan Schools
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced that since 2023, a total of 153 schools across Afghanistan have been equipped with solar energy systems, Hasht-e-Subh Daily reported. These installations provide a combined capacity of 1,335 kilowatts of electricity, according to a statement posted on UNDP’s official X page on July 24.

The project has directly benefited over 87,000 individuals, including 53,000 women and girls. By bringing reliable electricity to schools in remote regions, the program has enabled improved access to essential educational resources such as laboratories, computer classrooms, and internet connectivity.

UNDP highlighted that solar energy plays a critical role beyond lighting, serving as a foundation for advancing education, healthcare, and economic development in these communities.

This initiative comes amid ongoing challenges in Afghanistan’s education sector. Nearly four years after the ban on girls’ education beyond sixth grade was imposed, thousands of female students remain unable to pursue their studies. The UNDP’s solar power project aims to support educational infrastructure despite these significant obstacles.