Sheffield-based pay-per-use battery technology company MOPO is to partner with The Health Electrification and Telecommunications Alliance to help bring reliable, 24-hour electricity access to healthcare facilities in Sierra Leone.
As part of the initial agreement, MOPO has provided solar energy to electrify two health centres, Waterloo Rural Community Hospital and Wara Wara Faith Clinic. Additionally, the Company has installed a solar-powered MOPO Hubs near each location, which rent MOPO’s proprietary batteries on a pay-per-use basis to individuals and business, particularly relevant to areas where grid infrastructure is unreliable.
MOPO Chairman Jono West said: “We are delighted to be working with HETA, deploying our technology and solar power generating expertise both for the facilities and the local community. Together, we’re building healthier, more resilient communities through sustainable energy solutions.”
Power Africa, through HETA is assembling the world’s leading renewable energy, digital technology, and health solutions providers to electrify and digitally connect health facilities. It collaborates with foundations, the private sector, and African governments to expand access to electricity to health facilities across sub-Saharan Africa.
