The Hirshabelle Health Facilities Solarization Project, executed by Blueflag Energy under the World Bank's Somali Electricity Sector Recovery Project (SESRP).
Hirshabelle State
Hirshabelle, Somalia
5.464 MWp.
2025
The Hirshabelle Health Facilities Solarization Project is a World Bank-supported initiative under the Somali Electricity Sector Recovery Project (SESRP), focused on tackling the critical lack of reliable electricity for 30 health facilities in Hirshabelle State. These facilities currently struggle with costly, unstable, and polluting diesel generators, which drains essential funds away from medical services. The core solution involves the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of robust, off-grid solar-plus-storage systems, which includes approximately 864 kWp of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) capacity and a significant Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) of approximately 4,620 kWh. A crucial element of this project is the inclusion of a two-year period of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services to guarantee the long-term functionality, performance, and sustainability of the new clean energy infrastructure.
This comprehensive intervention promises transformative health outcomes for the region. By transitioning to reliable solar power, the 30 health facilities will achieve substantial financial savings from eliminating diesel consumption, allowing those funds to be reinvested directly into essential medical resources and staffing. The 24/7 stable power supply is vital for enabling uninterrupted critical operations, such as vaccine refrigeration (crucial for public health programs), emergency surgical care, and the use of life-saving medical technology, thereby significantly enhancing the quality of care and safety for the communities they serve.
The Hirshabelle Health Facilities Solarization Project, an initiative under the World Bank's Somali Electricity Sector Recovery Project (SESRP), tackles the persistent challenge of unreliable and expensive power for 30 health facilities in Hirshabelle State. These facilities rely on costly, polluting diesel generators, severely limiting continuous operations like vaccine refrigeration and emergency services. The project's solution is the design, supply, and installation of robust, off-grid solar-plus-storage systems, which includes approximately 864 kWp of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) capacity and 4,620 kWh of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity, coupled with a two-year commitment to operations and maintenance (O&M) to ensure reliable, 24/7 power access.
