LONGi has announced that it has donated 20kW of its newest module product, the Hi-MO 6, to Beirut''s Al Zaharaa hospital, in collaboration with AGS International, its local distributor. The project, which is expected to be completed during April, will mark the first solar roof in the Middle East to deploy Hi-MO 6.
Al Zaharaa hospital, founded in 1976, is one of Lebanon’s largest medical institutions, integrating healthcare, education and research. The project will provide the hospital, currently experiencing frequent power outages due to challenging local conditions, with a stable electricity supply, enabling it to continue to care for patients without frequent interruptions.
Baggio Teng, head of LONGi''s Middle East branch, commented: "We are delighted to bring renewable energy to Al Zaharaa hospital, contributing to sustainability in Lebanon."
Professor Youssef Fares, hospital CEO, added: "This sustainable and alternative source of energy will be very important for the hospital and will represent a local benchmark given the unstable electricity situation in Lebanon."
Ali Shehade, CEO of AGS International, concluded: "It has been a pleasure for us to work on this project for Al Zaharaa hospital with LONGi'' s latest technology."
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Al Zaharaa hospital, founded in 1976, is one of Lebanon''s largest medical institutions, integrating healthcare, education and research. The project will provide the hospital, currently experiencing frequent power outages due to challenging local conditions, with a stable electricity supply, enabling it to continue to care for patients without frequent interruptions.
Founded in 2000, LONGi is committed to being the world''s leading solar technology company, focusing on customer-driven value creation for full scenario energy transformation.
Under its mission of ''making the best of solar energy to build a green world'', LONGi has dedicated itself to technology innovation and established five business sectors, covering mono silicon wafers cells and modules, commercial & industrial distributed solar solutions, green energy solutions and hydrogen equipment. The company has honed its capabilities to provide green energy and has more recently, also embraced green hydrogen products and solutions to support global zero carbon development.
Funded by the Government of Japan, the project aimed at strengthening the operational capacity of the health sector in Lebanon. Under the project, UNOPS installed solar PV systems to the critical health facilities amid the serious shortage of electricity in the country. In addition, the initiative provided 116 pieces of critical equipment to a total of 16 governmental hospitals across Lebanon for medical treatment and sterilization, furniture and more than 33,000 COVID-19 medical supplies.
At Rafic Hariri University Hospital, the newly installed renewable energy solution added a capacity of 384 KWp that will generate annual savings over USD 160,000, amid the drastic hike in fuel prices. Furthermore, the newly equipped central sterilization facilities will help provide improved healthcare for vulnerable populations in need of essential health care.
Following the presentation by Mr. Hicham Fawaz, Head of the Hospitals and Dispensaries Department at the Ministry of Public Health highlighting the health projects funded by the Government of Japan, representative of the Minister of Public Health, Mr. Fadi Sinan, Director General of the Ministry of Public Health, said: "The cooperation between the Ministry, the Government of Japan and UNOPS is not new. Their long-standing and generous support has contributed to sustaining public healthcare services. Durable projects such as solar energy projects, provide regular and clean energy sources to government hospitals ensuring lower operational cost and sustainable solutions to the ongoing energy crisis."
Japan Ambassador to Lebanon, H.E. Mr. Takeshi Okubo, said:"Through this assistance, Japan aims to respond to the emerging threats, such as shortages of essential supplies, soaring prices and above all power outages, which are pushing hospitals across the country dangerously close to a breaking point. Japan believes that renewable energy could enhance the hospitals'' capacity to deter the grave risks arising from electricity outages on the provision of health and medical services. The Japanese Government will remain a strong advocate for the adoption of renewable energy solutions across the country, and stands ready to support Lebanon for sustainable growth."
From his side, the Head of Medical Department and Chief of Staff/ Representing the RHUH General Manager, Mr Jihad Saade, said: "The generous donations from the Government of Japan implemented by UNOPS strongly contributed to supporting public healthcare institutions, as medical services have become burdensome on citizens and hospitals alike. The provision of solar panels have reduced operational and diesel costs, whereas the rehabilitation and renovation of the central sterilization unit and equipping it with modern and advanced machines will enhance quality of care".
"This initiative is a testimony to the strong partnership between the Government of Lebanon, the Government of Japan, and UNOPS in supporting Lebanon''s health sector by enhancing access to lifesaving healthcare services." said Muhammad Usman Akram, Director of UNOPS Operational Hub in Amman.
Head of the Parliamentary Health Committee, Member of the Parliament Dr. Bilal Abdullah said: "All of us in Lebanon have learned the lessons from the economic crisis that the country is going through, foremost of which is the need to support government hospitals more than before." He also affirmed his full keenness to support all legislation that would improve the conditions of government hospital employees, including doctors, nurses and workers, praising the great sacrifices they made before, during and after the Corona pandemic.
UNOPS helps the UN and its partners provide peace and security, humanitarian, and development solutions. The organization''s mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development. UNOPS services cover infrastructure, project management, procurement, financial management and human resources. Partners call on UNOPS to supplement their own capacities, improve speed, reduce risks, boost cost-effectiveness and increase quality.
UNOPS Operational Hub in Amman covers projects in Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen and implements work in partnership with bilateral donors, national governments, and other UN agencies.
UN Resident Coordinator''s OfficeUN House, Riad El Solh SquareBeirut 11-8575 Lebanon
Following the devastating explosion in the port of Beirut, Lebanon, in August 2020, which saw loss of life and many vital services impacted, rebuild efforts have picked up pace as ABB donates products and solutions to secure the power infrastructure.
Major hospitals and a school in Beirut will receive products and solutions from ABB to restore and accelerate reconstruction efforts as the city rebuilds its civil society.
Mike Mustapha, head of global markets for ABB Electrification said: “As a company that supports building safe and sustainable communities in the countries in which we operate, it is our duty to provide impactful support to help rebuild the infrastructure in Beirut, ensuring a reliable power supply for these critical services.”
Working with ABB’s local partner, Harb Electric, the product donations will include a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) System for each hospital, along with various smart power equipment and energy distribution solutions.
The UPS and smart power components will be supplied as a holistic solution from ABB to future proof the electrical and power infrastructure of the hospitals in the event of blackouts.
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