BY RODRICK DESURI
Auki
The installation of the 300-kilowatt solar power system is underway at the Atoifi Adventist Hospital in East Kwaio.
The installation is being carried out by a team from the Super Fly company, which arrived on Monday this week.
The 300-kilowatt solar power system was funded by the Australian government.
In an interview with Alrick Naisi from Atoifi Adventist Hospital, he said the solar system will be beneficial to the hospital, especially since fuel prices are skyrocketing.
He said that it will help power hospital machines, equipment, and surgeries.
He added that the solar system will now replace their generator, cutting down daily fuel expenses.
“Yes, this solar system will help a lot at the hospital, especially with the lighting at night and the use of powered equipment and emergency surgeries.
“It will cut down expenses for electricity and replace the cost of fuel, which is very expensive at the moment,” he said.
He acknowledged and thanked the government of Australia for its support towards the Atoifi Adventist Hospital.
Meanwhile, CEO of the Atoifi Adventist Hospital, William, said the support will give hope to the people of East Kwaio.
He also encourages the people of East Kwaio to take ownership of those properties.
“I think one important message for communities is that we must have collective responsibility to take ownership of the project.
“Not only for this solar power project, but there are other projects that they will also fund for us,” he said.
He also encourages communities to follow the right approaches to the funded projects so that it can support their families and communities.
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