August 20, 2026
Education Ministry says over 40 schools will soon get solar systems
Written byPatrice Walters
Over 40 schools will be getting solar systems as the Education Ministry moves towards having institutions that are energy resilient and cost saving.
The systems are being implemented by e-Learning Jamaica.
Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon gave the update while responding to questions from educators at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association’s annual conference.
Dr. Morris Dixon acknowledged a suggestion for public private partnership in acquiring the systems, saying this method could be used at a later time.
She said the need for solar power at schools became prominent in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.
She said requests for proposals will be issued soon.
