Momella Clinic, situated in North Tanzania’s Arumeru District of Arusha-Maasai and Meru country, has undergone a remarkable transformation through a solar power system. The project has improved healthcare delivery.
Project summary
THE NEED
Before the implementation of the solar power system, Momella Clinic experienced frequent power outages that disrupted medical services, damaged equipment, and delayed patient care. The unreliable electricity supply impacted the efficiency of the laboratory, the storage of medications, and the overall diagnostic and treatment capabilities of the clinic. These challenges hindered the clinic’s ability to deliver timely and effective healthcare to the community
The solution
A 29.43 kWp solar power system with 44 kWh battery storage was installed at Momella Clinic. This system provides a reliable and sustainable source of electricity, ensuring uninterrupted power supply for medical equipment, laboratory operations, and essential services. The project has eliminated dependency on the national grid and enhanced the clinic’s capacity to deliver quality healthcare.
Impact
The solar power installation at Momella Clinic has greatly enhanced its healthcare services by providing reliable electricity. This improvement allows efficient laboratory operations, swift eye clinic diagnoses, optimal medication storage, and expanded diagnostic capabilities with a new x-ray machine. The physiotherapy department now benefits from uninterrupted power for advanced treatments. Overall, the solar system has eliminated power outages, equipment damage, and patient delays. This project contributes to the SDGs 3 and 7.
Impact story
Momella Clinic at Ease
“With solar, we no longer think about electricity from the national grid. Gone are the days of power outages, equipment damage, and patient delays. Our lab now operates efficiently, delivering timely results and storing cold reagents. The eye clinic provides swift diagnoses and rapid construction of eyeglasses. Medications in the pharmacy are stored at optimal temperatures, and we have expanded…”