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Three Malian health centres equipped with solar systems

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Three health centres in Bamako have received photovoltaic installations designed to ensure energy autonomy and continuity of care. The René CISSE maternity unit has 76.5 kWp and 225 kWh of storage, compared with 52.2 kWp and 150 kWh for ASACOLA 1, according to the Malian presidency.

The René Cissé maternity unit in Hamdallaye now has a 76.5 kWp photovoltaic field combined with 225 kWh of storage. ASACOLA 1 has received a 52.2 kWp installation with 150 kWh of storage and ASACOLAB 5 a 24.6 kWp installation with 75 kWh of storage, according to the Presidency of the Republic of Mali.

The equipment was handed over on 5 November under the chairmanship of Aguibou Dembélé, special adviser to the president of the Transition in charge of social works. It is intended to improve working conditions for healthcare staff and contribute to continuity of care in the three facilities, according to the Presidency.

Aguibou Dembélé said the installations had been entirely carried out by national expertise and asked beneficiaries to maintain them in order to preserve their operation, according to the Presidency of the Republic of Mali.

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