Powering Healthcare in Vanuatu: CD Power Delivers Reliable Off-Grid Energy to Medical Santo

Location Luganville, Santo, Vanuatu

Industry Healthcare – Remote Medical Facility

Service PowerCore SPS36 Stand-Alone Power System (SAPS)

15 kW
Solar PV capacity
55 kWh
Lithium battery storage
36 kVA
CE+T Sierra inverters (hot-swappable)
100%
Power reliability for critical medical services

Overview

Medical Santo, a vital healthcare provider in Vanuatu, faced severe challenges with unreliable local grid supply, high maintenance barriers, and growing demand for continuous power. CD Power delivered a tailored SPS36 system that ensures reliable, sustainable energy to support critical services, from X-ray machines to refrigerated medicines, in one of the Pacific’s most demanding environments.

Challenges

  • Frequent outages and voltage instability from the local grid risking vital equipment.
  • Harsh tropical environment with heat, humidity, and cyclone exposure.
  • Continuous 24/7 power demand for medical services.
  • Limited access to maintenance and technical support.

Solution

CD Power engineered a customised PowerCore SPS36 Stand-Alone Power System to ensure Medical Santo could deliver uninterrupted healthcare services. The modular system combined renewable generation, advanced storage, and backup capability for maximum resilience.

  • Modular design tailored for medical applications
  • Hot-swappable inverter modules for simplified on-site repairs
  • Solar-first system reducing generator dependence
  • Backup generator for emergencies and extreme weather events

System Specifications

Solar PV Array
15 kW
Battery
55 kWh lithium iron phosphate, actively cooled
Inverters
CE+T Sierra 36 kVA (hot-swappable)
Generator
Backup unit for resilience during cyclones

Results

100%
Reliable power availability
24/7
Continuous medical operations supported
Significant
Reduction in operating costs
Lowered
Fossil fuel reliance and carbon footprint
The SPS36 has transformed Medical Santo’s ability to deliver healthcare by ensuring round-the-clock access to stable power. The system provides resilience during cyclones, cost efficiency through reduced grid dependence, and environmental benefits by prioritising solar. Simplified maintenance enables local staff to handle repairs quickly, ensuring continuity of care in remote conditions.
When the power is rock solid at 230 volts and 50 Hz, nobody notices. But we appreciate it every day. Thanks to CD Power, our equipment runs safely, reliably, and without failures — something vital in a medical facility like ours.
Medical Santo Team

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