20/07/2026
!!Strengthening Healthcare in Sierra Leone!!
Imagine a laboratory technician preparing to analyze an emergency blood sample when the power suddenly fails. Refrigerators preserving blood supplies begin to warm, sensitive diagnostic equipment shuts down, and healthcare professionals are forced to wait for electricity to return. Across Sierra Leone, five government hospitals decided to strengthen the already existing renewable energy infrastructure instead of replacing it, creating more resilient energy systems capable of supporting critical healthcare services for years to come.
Through the upgrade of five Government Hospital laboratories located in Bo, Kenema, Lakka, Makeni, and Port Loko, Aptech Africa has delivered nearly 1 MWp of hybrid solar generation capacity supported by more than 3.4 MWh of battery storage.
The unique aspect was the replacement of ageing OPzV lead-acid batteries with modern LiFePO₄ lithium-ion battery technology at Kenema, Lakka, Makeni, and Port Loko. These newer batteries charge faster, require significantly less maintenance, last longer, and operate more efficiently, reducing both maintenance costs and downtime. Bo Hospital retained its existing 1,152 kWh OPzV battery bank, which remained in excellent condition and continued to provide reliable service.
Although installed within five Government Hospitals, the benefits extend to entire districts across Sierra Leone. Thousands of patients who rely on these referral hospitals now benefit from stronger healthcare services supported by dependable renewable energy.
Rather than replacing functioning infrastructure, Aptech Africa modernized and expanded existing systems, preserving valuable assets while introducing lithium battery technology, hybrid controls, real-time monitoring, and improved energy resilience.
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