{"id":31805,"date":"2024-09-24T14:16:21","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T12:16:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hubi-vinciane.be\/projects\/entrepreneurship\/zonne-energie-voor-een-duurzame-toekomst\/"},"modified":"2024-10-30T15:50:42","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T14:50:42","slug":"solar-energy-for-a-sustainable-future","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hubi-vinciane.be\/en\/projects\/entrepreneurship\/solar-energy-for-a-sustainable-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Solar Energy for a Sustainable Future"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Project<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Benin, the energy supply is still largely dependent on electricity from the neighbouring country of Nigeria. More than half of the required electricity is imported, which frequently causes power outages. Hospitals and health centres, in particular, suffer from this unreliable power supply, sometimes resulting in life-threatening situations. Water pumps, essential for drinking water and irrigation, also stop working when the power goes out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To reduce this vulnerable dependence on conventional energy from the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 B\u00e9ninoise de l\u2019Energie Electrique<\/strong> (SBEE), the Foundation invests in sustainable solutions such as solar energy. Hospitals must always remain operational, even during power outages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through green energy projects, we aim to provide our partner organizations with a reliable and continuous power supply so they can continue their essential work without disruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project Description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have already successfully completed several solar energy projects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Solar-powered pumps for wells and irrigation systems at our training farm in Sokounon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Solar-powered pumps for community gardens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Solar panels for the Saint-Jean-de-Dieu Hospital in Boko.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Solar panels for the Foundation’s headquarters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Solar panels for the Ariziki incubation centre.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    We also regularly organize training sessions on installing and maintaining solar panels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    At the Saint-Jean-de-Dieu Hospital in Boko, we installed 45 solar panels that provide stable power for departments such as paediatrics, maternity, emergency care, and the laboratory. The installation generates more than 50 kilowatts per month, making the hospital less reliant on the national grid (SBEE). During power outages, the system automatically switches to solar energy. At certain times, the hospital runs entirely on solar energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We also installed 12 solar panels at the Ariziki incubation centre, where they serve as the primary energy source. The regular SBEE power supply is only used as a backup during maintenance work. This installation also served as a training platform for young people to learn how to install solar energy systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Results and Evolution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Thanks to our solar energy projects, the power supply at both the Saint-Jean-de-Dieu Hospital and the Ariziki incubation centre has been secured. Our solar panels provide sustainable energy and reduce CO2 emissions and dependence on conventional energy sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Additionally, by training of young people, we have contributed to creating new jobs in the renewable energy sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We aim to expand this project to more hospitals, medical centres, and communities, especially in regions not yet connected to the national grid. This is a significant challenge but essential for improving care and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Our Partners<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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    \"Energy<\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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    \"Humasol\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

    Energie Assistance
    Humasol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The Project In Benin, the energy supply is still largely dependent on electricity from the neighbouring country of Nigeria. More than half of the required electricity is imported, which frequently<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":31697,"parent":31178,"menu_order":35,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"t-project-sub.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-31805","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"blocks":false,"news_items":[{"ID":25337,"post_author":"8","post_date":"2022-11-19 15:52:24","post_date_gmt":"2022-11-19 14:52:24","post_content":"\n

    Energy Assistance reinforces the conventional energy of the Boko hospital with photovoltaic panels and batteries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"Zonnepanelen\"
    Steve on the far right, Sara in the middle, Jean-Marie next to Sara, and Vincent on the far left<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Energy Assistance<\/strong> was created in Belgium in 2001 by employees of the ENGIE Group (then Tractebel, Electrabel, and Fabricom).Today, Energy Assistance brings together active and retired volunteers from the energy sector of the ENGIE Group and Belgian network managers. Together, they put their knowledge, expertise, and hard work into the service of humanitarian projects for communities with little or no access to energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We were pleased to learn that Energy Assistance had chosen one of our hospitals to provide a complete solar panel installation free of charge. The hospital was constantly experiencing power outages, which affected doctors and patients. Corona delayed the team's departure several times, but it finally occurred in September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
    \"Zonnepanelen\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    \"Zonnepanelen\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    \"Zonnepanelen\"<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Steve, Sarah, Jean-Marie, and Vincent worked from September 17 to October 1 to reinforce the power supply of the Boko hospital by installing solar photovoltaic panels and powerful batteries. Thanks to this operation, the power supply of the pediatric department, the maternity ward, and the laboratory is now assured. In case of a power failure on the regular grid, the three departments can use the solar energy stored in the batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Team leader Steve gives details about their work.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"We did the installations with so-called UPS systems, photovoltaic panels, and batteries. The building was not so complicated, but it required a certain rigor. The most important thing was distinguishing between the loads and the energy demands. According to the study by our engineers in Belgium, the equipment and materials installed here can last up to 12 years in perfect autonomy. The technology of the batteries allows it. These batteries are of good quality and are renowned in Europe for their reliability. We hope they will last as long here. All the installations have been tested, and we are happy that everything works well.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The cooperation with the local hospital technicians went very well. They helped us with the installation. They are very willing to learn in all humility, and we appreciate that.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The mission was fantastic. We were very impressed by the kindness and warmth of the Beninese people and the laughter of the many children we met.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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