AlphaESS Leads Change in Sierra Leone Through Sustainable Energy Transformation

In Sierra Leone, West Africa, access to a stable power supply has long been a critical challenge for its healthcare system's development. Amid these infrastructure constraints, AlphaESS, in collaboration with local partners (EMONE), is driving a transformation through the Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL). By deploying advanced solar energy storage systems, the initiative now provides reliable power to the nation's major hospitals and grassroots medical institutions.

A Strategic Shift to "Clean, Stable, and Sustainable" Energy

The EMONE project represents a comprehensive effort to enhance the resilience and emergency response capabilities of Sierra Leone's public health system. With a planned total capacity of 4 MWp in PV and 7.3 MWh in energy storage, the project deploys a wide range of AlphaESS's STORION series energy storage systems—including T50/T100 and TB150/250/500 models—providing UPS-level on-grid and off-grid switching capabilities.

Now fully operational, this infrastructure supplies "clean, stable, and sustainable" electricity to the national grid, ensuring that critical medical facilities maintain a 24-hour, uninterrupted power supply, regardless of external grid fluctuations.

Phased Implementation: Securing Critical Care

The project was executed in three strategic phases, systematically covering the country's healthcare hierarchy:

• Phase I: Immediate Relief for Key Hospitals

The first phase successfully electrified six key hospitals, including Masanga Hospital, Ola During Children's Hospital, and the Princess Christian Maternity Hospital. These installations immediately began safeguarding vital medical services for vulnerable patient groups.

• Phase II: Expanding to the Grassroots

Moving beyond major urban centers, the second phase extended electrification to 25 grassroots medical healthcare centers and Kailahun Hospital. This expansion ensured that primary care facilities, often the first point of contact for patients, gained the energy reliability needed to function effectively.

• Phase III: Fortifying National Referral Centers

The final phase targeted 11 major medical institutions that form the backbone of the country's specialized care. This includes Connaught Hospital, the national referral center; Rokupa Hospital, which provides essential maternal and child health services; and Lakka Hospital, a specialist facility for tuberculosis treatment. 

A Blueprint for a Sustainable and Stable Future

This project embodies AlphaESS's mission: "Make clean energy accessible to everyone in the world." In Sierra Leone, it demonstrates that sustainability and stability are two sides of the same coin. By building decentralized, clean energy sources, the partnership is paving the way toward greater energy independence.

This infrastructure is a crucial cornerstone for national recovery and economic development. Every installation establishes a "beacon of resilience" that reduces reliance on the central grid, empowers local communities, and lights the way forward. The transformation of Sierra Leone's power infrastructure has begun, proving that with the right technology and the right partners, a brighter, more empowered future is not a distant dream—it is now within reach.