Solar Power Transforms Sierra Leone Health

Key Figures & Findings: Mopo, a UK-based pioneer in pay-per-use battery technology, has teamed up with The Health Electrification and Telecommunications Alliance (Heta) to deliver 24-hour solar-powered electricity to healthcare facilities in Sierra Leone. As part of this transformative initiative, Waterloo Rural Community Hospital and Wara Wara Faith Clinic have been electrified, enabling uninterrupted operation of essential medical equipment. Mopo’s innovative solar-powered hubs near these facilities allow residents to rent batteries on a pay-per-use model, extending affordable energy access to surrounding communities.

Statistics & Insights: Solar energy now powers vital equipment like oxygen machines and refrigerators, ensuring safer storage of medicines and continuous patient care. Over 200 households and businesses in the area benefit from access to sustainable electricity through Mopo's hubs, reinforcing community resilience.

Future Implications: By 2025, the success of this initiative could catalyze widespread adoption of pay-per-use solar solutions across Africa, fostering health system reliability and energy equity. Heta’s collaboration with global partners may inspire similar public-private ventures to address energy deficits in underserved regions.

Source: Zawya