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Report On Solar Usage Amidst Clinics in Lagos Nigeria

The document analyzes the energy usage of 41 hospitals in Nigeria. It finds that all hospitals rely heavily on diesel generators due to unreliable grid power and have high operational costs. It also finds that there is high awareness and interest in solar energy among hospitals, indicating potential for transitioning to more sustainable solutions, especially to power essential equipment.

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Report On Solar Usage Amidst Clinics in Lagos Nigeria

The document analyzes the energy usage of 41 hospitals in Nigeria. It finds that all hospitals rely heavily on diesel generators due to unreliable grid power and have high operational costs. It also finds that there is high awareness and interest in solar energy among hospitals, indicating potential for transitioning to more sustainable solutions, especially to power essential equipment.

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Summary Statistics:

1. Number of Entries: 41 hospitals.

2. Hospital Types:

 General Hospitals: 39

 Specialist Hospitals: 2 (Smile Best Dental Clinic, Bitola Specialist Hospital)

Monthly Revenue:

 Range: From "1,000,000 - 3,000,000" to "5,000,000 - 10,000,000".

 Average: Revenue varies, but most hospitals fall within "3,000,001 - 5,000,000".

Electricity Usage:

 Grid Costs: Monthly grid electricity costs range from 4,500 to 600,000 Naira.

 Power Distribution Companies: Predominantly EKEDC and IKEDC.

Generator Usage:

 Generator Ownership: All hospitals own generators.

 Generator Age: Most generators are over 5 years old.

 Generator Make: Common makes include Mikano, Thermocool, and Fireman.

 Capacity: Generators range from 7.5kva to 500kva.

 Fuel Type: Predominantly diesel, with some petrol generators.

 Monthly Fuel Costs: Range from 65,000 to 670,000 Naira.

 Usage Specifics: Generators are primarily used for essential activities like operating lights,
scanning machines, HVAC systems, CT scanners, and other critical medical equipment.

Solar Energy Adoption:

 Current Adoption: Most hospitals have adopted solar energy but not to the scale of powering all
their equipment as most still rely on generators and grid for power supply.

 Exploration: All have explored or are aware of solar energy.

 Readiness to Switch: Mixed responses, with some ready to switch immediately and others not
ready.

 Interest in Solar: High interest in using solar for powering essential equipment.

Financing and Loans:

 Managing Loan: Mixed responses, with some hospitals managing loans.

 Banks: Common banks include Zenith Bank, First Bank, GTBank, UBA, and Access Bank.
Key Insights:

1. Dependency on Generators: Due to unreliable grid power, all hospitals rely heavily on
generators, especially for critical operations.

2. High Operational Costs: Significant spending on diesel/petrol for generators, indicating high
operational costs.

3. Solar Energy Potential: High awareness and interest in solar energy, indicating potential for
transitioning to more sustainable energy solutions.

4. Financial Flexibility: Many hospitals have experience with bank loans, which could facilitate
financing for solar installations.

Recommendations:

1. Promote Solar Adoption: Given the high interest and awareness, targeted campaigns and
financing options for solar energy could help hospitals transition to sustainable energy sources.

2. Financial Assistance: Work with banks to provide tailored loan products for hospitals aiming to
invest in solar energy solutions.

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