Health department will need R346 million to exempt 46 hospitals from load shedding
A preliminary network analysis that has been conducted by Eskom reveals that it will cost R356 million for 46 hospitals in various provinces to be exempted from load shedding by installing new infrastructure.
Dhlomo said load shedding had a negative impact on the provision of health services at health facilities, hospitals and clinics, adding: In October, City Press reported that the number of hospitals exempted from power outages across the country had increased from 37 to 72. However, the national department of health announced on Thursday that about R100 million would be needed for 28 more hospitals in various provinces to be exempted from load shedding as they needed new infrastructure.
The study will enable the department to compile a comprehensive business case to justify the required budget. It should also identify critical areas with a health facility that require backup services from the solar energy. CSIR will quantify the required size of solar energy and consider different kits on inverters with batteries for clinics and community health clinics. Unlike solar panels, these kits are lockable and not easy to steal.
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