GVE Projects Limited, a renewable energy solutions provider in Sub-Saharan Africa, has deployed an 18KVA solution to power an isolation and treatment facility at the Enugu State Medical Diagnostics Centre in Nigeria. This facility was upgraded and furnished by the Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID).
During April, GVE also successfully deployed a 12KVA solar system with a 30kWh battery storage solution at the Rivers State COVID-19 Isolation Facility located at the Eleme General Hospital, Ogale, Nchia.
Funding for the provision of emergency solar power to these health centers was provided by All On’s N180m COVID-19 Solar Relief Fund which was launched on March 31, 2020. All On, an impact investing firm funded by Shell, released this fund as part of its efforts towards the national response to contain the pandemic.
Mr. Ifeanyi Orajaka, the CEO of GVE, expressed his satisfaction with the company’s involvement in the national crisis, despite the challenges caused by the lockdown, and praised the efforts of his colleagues who implemented the projects following necessary health and safety guidelines.
This effort was accomplished in close collaboration with All On, Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN), Clean Technology Hub (CTH), and the Rivers and Enugu State governments.
All On CEO, Dr. Wiebe Boer, highlighted the importance of these projects in supporting relief efforts and commended GVE for its professional and timely execution.
Similar sentiments have been shared by other partners. SDN Programmes Advisor, Chris Newsom, stated the facilitation role played by SDN on the Eleme project, and credited GVE and the Ministry of Health, Rivers State, for efficiently making the project a reality.
These solar installations will ensure the provision of uninterrupted power supply at the Rivers and Enugu State COVID-19 isolation facilities.
In addition to these on-going projects, GVE is further collaborating with All On to provide complimentary electricity to 21 healthcare facilities in its mini-grid sites located in rural communities across eight states in Nigeria. This intervention will ensure that over 37,000 residents in rural communities will have access to affordable healthcare services over the next six months.
To achieve this feat, GVE is collaborating with partners including IEEE Smart Village, Jinko Solar, Schneider Electric, Ardova Plc (formerly Forte’ Oil), Tranos to deploy emergency solar solutions at other COVID-19 isolation and testing centers across the country.
Administrator, CACOVID Zouera Youssoufou expressed their admiration for the efficient delivery of the solar installation at the CACOVID-funded isolation center in Enugu by GVE Projects Limited. These partnerships are a demonstration that it takes all sectors working together to curb the spread of this menace.
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