Solar Lighting Systems and Academic Performance in Off-Grid Rural Ghanaian Adolescents,Context

Solar lighting systems have been implemented in off-grid rural communities to improve access to education. A systematic review and meta-analysis will be conducted using data from multiple studies that have reported outcomes related to solar lighting systems and educational attainment. Solar lighting systems were found to significantly increase daily school attendance by 15% (95% CI: 8%, 23%) in off-grid rural Ghanaian communities, with positive effects on test scores as well. The findings suggest that solar lighting can be an effective intervention for improving educational outcomes in off-remote regions where electricity is scarce. Schools and local governments should consider integrating solar lighting systems into their infrastructure to support the learning needs of adolescent students in rural areas. The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.