Authorities of the Njala University Mokonde Campus have said the Institution spends around forty thousand dollars monthly on diesel to keep work going.
This was revealed during the visit of the Chairman Presidential Initiative on Climate Change, Renewable Energy and Food Security Alhaji Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella on Thursday to facilitate the allocation of 15-acre expanse to the illustrious Chinese conglomerate, TBEA Co Ltd to erect 1MW solar power station at Njala University.
The move is aimed at ending the perennial electricity crisis by ensuring uninterrupted power at hostels, lecture room, research hubs and labs. It is estimated to positively impact over 7,000 students and staff at the Makonde campus.
Transforming to Solar will offer a green, cost effective solution and prevent the environment from carbon monoxide.
Staff and students extended their heartfelt gratitude for such an ambitious project.
According to Myk Berewa, the project which is scheduled for unveiling in mid 2026 will be supported financially by World Bank.
