St. Mary's Clinic in Sanniquellie
St. Mary's Clinic in Sanniquellie, Liberia, is located 300 km from the capital, in the interior of the country. It has a clinic and laboratory and serves the population of Sanniquellie and nearby rural communities. Being in the middle of the jungle, it provides a vital service to the surrounding population. This service was hampered by frequent power cuts, because the center had a backup generator, which was a very important cost for the center.
- NGO: Diocese of Gbarnga
- Service: Electricity and power supply 24/7
- Impact: Clinic, laboratory, and community
- PV Instalation: 12 panels (5,46 kWp)
- Social Impact: Improved health care
The new solar system provides very important electricity coverage for the clinic and laboratory where it was having problems running tests and maintaining medicines due to the instability of the power grid. The solar installation also provides electricity coverage for the Gbarnga Diocese community that operates the clinic and lab, as well as a primary and secondary school. Supporting them in the important management of these social centers.