Two staff of the Carter Center headed by Madame Janice Cooper visited the office of EnDev on Thursday, 15th September 2016. Madame Cooper disclosed that the Carter Center is involved in three major programs in Liberia: Peace and Justice, Rule of Law and Mental Health & a program in Freedom of Information will be introduced subsequently.
Mme. Cooper was quick to mention the difference EnDev have made at the E.S. Grant Mental (Psychiatric) Hospital. There is a resident psychiatrist at the hospital, Dr. Harris along with 15 trained nurses; and that over 166 mental health clinicians have been trained in Liberia over the past 6 years by the Carter Center Mental Health Program.
The visit was intended to solicit support from EnDev/GIZ Renewable Energy for the School Clinic Project. The project operate clinic in four schools: KRTTI Demonstration School and the Lango Laypay School in Margibi County and BW Payne and Tubman High Schools in Monrovia.
Solar Home Systems (SHS) are stand-alone photovoltaic systems that are cost-effective solutions to distribute power for lighting and small appliances in remote off-grid households. SHS are used to fulfil basic energy demands.
SHS usually operate on 12V or 24V DC (Direct Current) and have a charge controller inbuilt to prevent damage to the battery.
A SHS minimum configuration consists of:
Additional features can be:
Possible/Usual Installation of a SHS:
The PV panel is set up on the roof, optimally tilted in a 45° angle to exploit the sun radiation the best. The cables are put through the roof, reaching for the battery pack. The battery pack should be installed on the wall so it is ventilated and dry. From the battery pack the cables run to the appliances (lights, fans etc.…)
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EnDev is promoting Liberia’s goal to increase electrification. EnDev’s focus is on a cost effective solar transformation generating income, growth and jobs for urban and rural areas.
Since 2015 Endev Liberia adapted its strategy to Ebola and post Ebola recovery and supplied 59 clinics with solar fridges and more than 100 hospitals and health centres with light and other energies.
Today, the project supports Liberia in its recovering efforts by installing solar systems in more than 100 schools and other institutions. The project is also active in Sierra Leone and Guinea and increasingly engages in the field of larger installations and mini-grids.
Throughout its work, GIZ/EnDev enables women and men - from craftsmen to engineers - to be trained practically and theoretically, to learn and participate in the renewable energy sector.
Maintenance and training
Maintenance of existing systems and the installations in clinics and schools is ongoing. During each installation the EnDev team is training local staff to maintain the solar system.
In Sierra Leone and Guinea an in-depth training is provided to electricians enabling them to continue solar installations in their country.
In case of bigger problems the GIZ/EnDev repair hotline (+231 888 301 778) can be called. Installations are thus mostly working and running smoothly.
Mini-grids and larger installations
EnDev is increasingly engaging in the installation and management of DC and AC mini-grids.
In the field of mini-grids EnDev Liberia cooperates with Plan International Liberia on a Plan project to install five mini grids in five different villages in Lofa county.
EnDev supports and advises Plan International on management models, technical material, installation activities, and monitoring and maintenance issues. Further, EnDev gives technical guidance on an improved cook stove project included in the larger mini-gird project.
