Village Energy powers healthcare in Uganda

A case study detailing a project by Village Energy to install solar-hybrid energy systems in 26 Ugandan health centres between January and September 2025 to ensure reliable power for medical oxygen and lighting.

• Between January and September 2025, Village Energy installed solar-hybrid energy systems in 26 health centres to support medical oxygen and lighting. System configurations varied by facility: 4.6 kWp PV modules producing up to 18.7 kWh/day for two oxygen concentrators, or 5.8kWp PV modules producing up to 23.5 kWh/day for four oxygen concentrators. While most were solar-hybrid (solar + grid), two facilities operated entirely off-grid.
• The installation of solar systems has improved healthcare delivery by allowing oxygen concentrators to run for up to 20 hours per day without grid power. This has reduced dependence on costly oxygen cylinders, prevented treatment delays in neonatal and paediatric wards during power cuts, and contributed to reduced neonatal mortality.
• The project identified three primary factors for success: the use of real-time remote monitoring for performance issues, the training of local staff for operational sustainability, and the provision of a two-year warranty and maintenance support to build trust.
• Village Energy has provided power to more than 100 health centres in Uganda, demonstrating that renewable energy integration into national healthcare infrastructure is cost-effective and technically viable.

APA

Ng, L. (2026). Village Energy powers healthcare in Uganda. Alliance for Renewable Electrification. https://renewelec.org/village-energy-powers-healthcare-in-uganda/

Chicago

Ng, Ling. Village Energy powers healthcare in Uganda. Alliance for Renewable Electrification, 2026. https://renewelec.org/village-energy-powers-healthcare-in-uganda/.

Wikipedia

{{cite report |last1=Ng |first1=Ling |title=Village Energy powers healthcare in Uganda |publisher=Alliance for Renewable Electrification |date=17 February 2026 |url=https://renewelec.org/village-energy-powers-healthcare-in-uganda/ |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@techreport{ng2026village, author = {Ng, Ling}, title = {{Village Energy powers healthcare in Uganda}}, institution = {Alliance for Renewable Electrification}, year = {2026}, month = feb, url = {https://renewelec.org/village-energy-powers-healthcare-in-uganda/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }