60 kWp + 200 kWh battery off-grid system for St. Thérèse of Lisieux Rwibaale Health Centre IV
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 was 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. Beyond cost savings, the stable power supply prevents damage to sensitive medical equipment, reduces costly replacements, and ensures uninterrupted healthcare services.
System details
System type: Off-grid solar system
Panel set up: 60 kWp PV solar system
Battery: 200 kWh battery system
Annual energy produced: 100 MWh.
Payback Period: 3-4 years
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.
Once 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.
