Be Cool Connections
Bringing Solar Power to Schools & Empowering the Next Generation of Global Leaders
Be Cool! Connections is a collaborative initiative between Twende Solar and the Be Cool! Campaign that brings clean, reliable electricity to schools without access to power—while creating meaningful cultural connections between students around the world through climate education and music.
Through student-led fundraising, cross-cultural exchange, and real-world climate action, Be Cool! Connections turns solar installations into powerful learning experiences that inspire leadership, climate action, and global citizenship.
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How It Works
- School-to-School Partnerships: Participating schools are matched with a school in need of electricity, based on project scope and fundraising goals.
- Student-Led Fundraising: Students lead creative fundraising efforts in their communities, with all funds supporting the solar installation.
- Cultural Exchange: Students connect across borders through letters, photos, and videos—learning about one another’s lives, environments, and aspirations.
- Solar Installation & Implementation: Twende Solar works with trusted local partners to design and install the solar system, ensuring long-term reliability and community ownership.
- Lasting Impact: The completed solar installation provides the sister school with reliable, clean electricity—powering classrooms, improving learning conditions, and expanding educational opportunities for students and teachers.
Real Results
The Be Cool! Campaign’s pilot project at Wisdom Academy in Nigeria installed a 5kW solar PV system with battery storage, delivering clean energy to 12 classrooms and transforming the learning experience for 200 students.
How to Get Involved
Schools interested in participating can learn more about bringing Be Cool! Connections to their students and community by exploring our School Partnership Guide and Frequently Asked Questions page.
Donors, partners, and supporters can help expand the initiative by funding solar installations, supporting student leadership, and amplifying global education equity.
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