GVE Projects Limited, a leading indigenous renewable energy provider in Sub-Saharan Africa, has successfully implemented an 18KVA solution to power an isolation and treatment facility at the Enugu State Medical Diagnostics Centre, Nigeria, upgraded and furnished by the Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID).
In addition, GVE deployed a 12KVA solar system with 30kWh battery storage solution at the Rivers State COVID-19 Isolation Facility located at the Eleme General Hospital, Ogale, Nchia in April.
Funding for the emergency solar power provision for these health centers was provided by All On’s N180m COVID-19 Solar Relief Fund, launched on March 31, 2020. The fund, released by All On, an impact investing firm funded by Shell, is part of the efforts to respond to the national pandemic.
Mr. Ifeanyi Orajaka, GVE CEO, expressed, “As a socially responsible organization, we are pleased to provide assistance during this national crisis despite the challenges caused by the lockdown. I salute the selflessness of my colleagues who implemented these projects in strict compliance with necessary health and safety guidelines.”
This initiative was accomplished in close collaboration with All On, Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN), Clean Technology Hub (CTH), and the Rivers and Enugu State governments.
Dr. Wiebe Boer, All On CEO, commented, “In line with our mission, these projects further demonstrate our commitment to supporting relief efforts in the Niger Delta and Nigeria as a whole during these critical times, and we commend GVE for its professional and timely execution”.
Similar sentiments were also expressed by other partners.
Chris Newsom, SDN Programmes Advisor, stated, “SDN is pleased to play a facilitation role on the Eleme project. Credit goes to GVE and the Ministry of Health, Rivers State, for connecting efficiently to make this happen swiftly.”
The projects have the potential to deliver long-term direct impact to the communities.
Founder/CEO of CTH Ms. Ifeoma Malo, mentioned, “The installation at the Enugu isolation center will significantly mitigate the spread of the virus in the state and environs, by providing uninterrupted electricity to aid patient management and support healthcare facilities at the center.”
These solar installations will ensure the provision of uninterrupted power supply at the Rivers and Enugu State COVID-19 isolation facilities.
GVE is also 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 ongoing intervention aims to ensure that over 37,000 residents in rural communities enjoy access to affordable healthcare services over the next six months.
To achieve this feat, GVE is collaborating with other partners including IEEE Smart Village, Jinko Solar, Schneider Electric, Ardova Plc (formerly Forte’ Oil), and Tranos to deploy emergency solar solutions at other COVID-19 isolation and testing centers across the country.
Zouera Youssoufou, Administrator at CACOVID, stated: We are impressed by the efficiency with which GVE Projects Limited delivered the solar installation at the CACOVID-funded isolation center in Enugu. These partnerships are a demonstration that it takes all sectors working together to curb the spread of this menace.”
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