Summary Statistics:

1. Number of Entries: 41 hospitals.

2. Hospital Types:

 General Hospitals: 39

 Specialist Hospitals: 2 (Smile Best Dental Clinic, Bitola Specialist Hospital)

Monthly Revenue:

 Range: From "1,000,000 - 3,000,000" to "5,000,000 - 10,000,000".

 Average: Revenue varies, but most hospitals fall within "3,000,001 - 5,000,000".

Electricity Usage:

 Grid Costs: Monthly grid electricity costs range from 4,500 to 600,000 Naira.

 Power Distribution Companies: Predominantly EKEDC and IKEDC.

Generator Usage:

 Generator Ownership: All hospitals own generators.

 Generator Age: Most generators are over 5 years old.

 Generator Make: Common makes include Mikano, Thermocool, and Fireman.

 Capacity: Generators range from 7.5kva to 500kva.

 Fuel Type: Predominantly diesel, with some petrol generators.

 Monthly Fuel Costs: Range from 65,000 to 670,000 Naira.

 Usage Specifics: Generators are primarily used for essential activities like operating lights,
scanning machines, HVAC systems, CT scanners, and other critical medical equipment.

Solar Energy Adoption:

 Current Adoption: Most hospitals have adopted solar energy but not to the scale of powering all
their equipment as most still rely on generators and grid for power supply.

 Exploration: All have explored or are aware of solar energy.

 Readiness to Switch: Mixed responses, with some ready to switch immediately and others not
ready.

 Interest in Solar: High interest in using solar for powering essential equipment.

Financing and Loans:

 Managing Loan: Mixed responses, with some hospitals managing loans.

 Banks: Common banks include Zenith Bank, First Bank, GTBank, UBA, and Access Bank.
Key Insights:

1. Dependency on Generators: Due to unreliable grid power, all hospitals rely heavily on
generators, especially for critical operations.

2. High Operational Costs: Significant spending on diesel/petrol for generators, indicating high
operational costs.

3. Solar Energy Potential: High awareness and interest in solar energy, indicating potential for
transitioning to more sustainable energy solutions.

4. Financial Flexibility: Many hospitals have experience with bank loans, which could facilitate
financing for solar installations.

Recommendations:

1. Promote Solar Adoption: Given the high interest and awareness, targeted campaigns and
financing options for solar energy could help hospitals transition to sustainable energy sources.

2. Financial Assistance: Work with banks to provide tailored loan products for hospitals aiming to
invest in solar energy solutions.