AS Nigerians bask in the euphoria of the 50th Independence anniversary celebration, Omatek Ventures Plc has announced the deployment of 24-hour alternative solar-powered hybrid solution combined with LED bulbs in 22 schools in Ekiti State.

According to the Group Managing Director of Omatek Ventures Plc, Engr. (Mrs.) Florence Seriki, the current deployment is a special gift to Nigeria on this auspicious occasion of its 50th anniversary celebrations as Nigerians can now heave a sigh of relief with the introduction of the first of its kind Omatek 24-hour alternative Solar- Powered hybrid Solution which can be deployed in schools, homes, offices, industrial areas, critical mission areas and the telecommunications sector.

She said the Solar-Powered hybrid solution is also available in smaller compact sizes for use by SME’s in kiosks.

She beamed with pride at this innovation especially seeing the whole school and the dormitories well lit for 24 hours.

She added as follows “Gone are the days when we were reading with lantern and candle lights”

The Omatek 24-hour Solar –Powered hybrid solution helps to reduce power consumption by 85%, thus making it cost efficient. The Solution combines the benefits of the solar system and those of the LED technology to proffer solutions that reduce energy consumption while saving costs.

With the 24 hour solar hybrid solution, Omatek Solar panel generates power  for domestic and industrial use as the solar output passes through a solar charge controller which powers the load directly during the day while also charging a bank of deep cell lead-acid batteries  back-up system for use at night (sunset). The energy is then supplied via the Omatek brand of solar inverters.

According to Mrs. Seriki, Omatek is also changing the face of household/office lighting with the LED bulbs which  generates less heat and can last 6-10 times longer than incandescent bulbs with an approximately 3 – 5 year life span and consumes 80-90% less energy than incandescent  bulbs. These bulbs are maintenance free for 3 – 5 years.

Meanwhile, the General Manager, Technical, Mr. Musa Igbo confirmed that with the LED technology, a typical 60 watts bulb will be converted to 3.8 watts. Similarly, a typical 42watts 4ft fluorescent bulb will be reduced to 13-17 watts while this is the same for a 2ft 42 watts fluorescent bulb.

LED bulbs are also eco-friendly as they generate less carbon emissions (co2) thus contributing towards the global warming solution. The output of led Bulb is directional, ensuring uniform illumination and brightness and they come in a variety of forms and shapes.

It is pertinent to note that Omatek was awarded these set of 21 schools after the successful completion and deployment of the first pilot school- Baptist High School Ijede Ekiti.

Other schools and States are also taking advantage of this unique innovation as Omatek kick starts other projects like provision of 24 hour power solution to Police Stations and hospitals.

In his remarks, the Head of Marketing, Mr.Kayode Yeku said that Omatek will continue to professionally provide ICT products and solutions that confer unsurpassed value to its customers.