Masisi: A Solar Solution to Support Continuity of Care at Kachiembe Hospital
contribue à la continuité des soins au sein de l'hôpital Kachiembe.
50%
CO2 reduction
50%
energy saving
6.000
tons produced every year
In a healthcare facility, electricity is essential for operating medical equipment, lighting treatment rooms, and caring for patients. In intensive care units, where every moment counts, having a reliable power supply is an absolute necessity.
However, in this remote area of North Kivu, Kachiembe Hospital’s electricity supply relied exclusively on two generators, with no other alternative energy source. This precarious situation exposed the facility daily to high fuel costs, environmental pollution, and premature equipment wear and tear. For this hospital, diversifying its energy sources was therefore a major priority for strengthening its power supply and supporting its day-to-day operations.
A Solar Solution to Diversify the Energy Supply
To strengthen the resilience of this healthcare facility, GoShop Energy, with support from MSF Belgium, designed and deployed a custom hybrid solar system.
The technical setup includes:
- 20 620 W solar panels, for a total power output of 12.4 kWc;
- 6 storage batteries, providing a total capacity of 30 kWh;
- A 15 kVA power conversion system, calibrated to power critical medical equipment;
Results
The installation of this solar system represents a significant step forward in diversifying Kachiembe Hospital’s energy sources, enabling:
- An approximately 80% reduction in generator use: a drastic decrease in fuel consumption and the environmental footprint;
- Enhanced patient safety: an uninterrupted power supply for the operating room, maternity ward, intensive care unit, and the storage of medical supplies;
- Budgetary control: actual savings on fuel, allowing resources to be preserved for the hospital’s overall operations,
The integration of this renewable energy source makes a vital contribution to strengthening healthcare infrastructure in the DRC. Because every facility has specific needs, GoShop Energy works with institutions, humanitarian organizations, and businesses to design and deploy energy solutions tailored to their on the ground realities.
Do you have a solar project or an energy need for your home, business, industry, or organization? Contact us to explore ways to diversify your electricity supply using solar solutions.