Aptech Powers Eritrea’s Lifesaving Solar Upgrade

Key Figures & Findings: Aptech Africa, a regional renewable energy engineering company, has delivered a 251.97 kWp solar-plus-battery hybrid system to power the oxygen production plant at Mendefera Hospital in Eritrea. The system also combines ground-mounted PV arrays with 460.8 kWh of battery storage, which now enables uninterrupted oxygen supply for emergency care, surgeries, and maternal health services while reducing operational energy costs for the hospital.

Statistics & Insights:

• System Type: Hybrid solar PV system with battery storage, featuring ground-mounted arrays and Deye hybrid inverters.

•  Solar Capacity: 251.97 kWp.

• Storage Capacity: 460.8 kWh.

Future Implications: If expanded to other hospitals, Eritrea could stabilise critical health services by 2026, reducing grid pressure and cutting operating costs across the sector. 

Source:  Aptech Africa

Quick Take: ⚡🇪🇷 Solar power keeps Eritrea’s oxygen flowing — 24/7.