Osun University Makes Bold Move Away From Diesel With Solar Power

(Solar Power. Photo by DVS RELIABLE ENERGY)

A private university in Osun State has installed a solar power system to provide electricity to its administrative building.

The 200-kilowatt solar system was set up for Adeleke University's Senate Building and is designed to work independently of the national electricity grid and diesel generators.

The company that installed the system said the solar panels will last up to 25 years, the batteries carry a 10-year guarantee, and the inverters are covered for five years.

The company will also maintain the system free of charge during the first year of operation.

Testing showed the system worked perfectly without any grid electricity for a full week.

University officials welcomed the project as a major cost-saving measure.

They pointed out that the rising price of diesel for generators and constant interruptions from the national grid have made alternative energy sources increasingly necessary.

One official noted that while the initial cost seemed expensive, the investment would quickly pay for itself given how much the university spends monthly on diesel and grid charges.

The system marks the beginning of what could become a full transition to solar energy across the entire campus.

The university leadership praised the company for delivering a reliable, quiet and clean source of power that will reduce operational costs and make campus life more stable.

An internal audit official expressed satisfaction with the project, saying the successful testing phase showed the university had made a good investment.