St. Therese of Lisieux IV Hospital
Rwibaale, Uganda
The private, non-profit facility serves over 30,000 people in the surrounding community. With support from African Mission Healthcare (AMH), it is expanding into a Regional Referral Hospital specializing in maternal and child healthcare.
Before going solar, the facility relied on costly and unreliable diesel generators and grid power. Our 100% off-grid solar system is designed to meet its growing energy needs, generating over 100 MWh of clean energy annually and achieving a payback period of about 3–4 years.
The 60 kWp solar microgrid with the 200 kWh BESS ensures that they now have uninterrupted power 24/7, allowing them to scale and serve more patients without compromising on care. It also ensures all equipment is protected from surge damage that would have come from being connected to the grid.
Our Process
We began with a detailed site visit to understand the hospital’s current and future energy needs. Our field engineer conducted a rigorous in-person assessment, collected site measurements, and installed data loggers to capture actual consumption patterns.
Using the data gathered, our design engineer developed an energy demand profile and modeled the system in Aurora Solar Software to optimize panel placement, account for shading, and maximize generation efficiency. Recognizing the hospital’s budget sensitivity as a non-profit organization, we designed a practical, cost-effective solution tailored to their operations.
One the agreement was signed, we procured high-quality components and managed transportation and logistics to rural Uganda. Our team then completed installation and testing on-site, ensuring a seamless transition to reliable solar power. Since commissioning, we have continued to provide regular virtual and on-site operations and maintenance support to ensure sustained system performance.
