I have been working on several medical clinic projects recently and wanted to share with the forum and see what everyone though as well as get any suggestions for improvements/changes that can made in the future.
Here is a couple shots to show one of the clinics getting unloaded in Ghana, and the inside before it was shipped out. Each clinic is made into two exam rooms, one office, and a bathroom. Once these arrive the windows, doors, and exhaust will be cut out and a metal roof will be added on top of the container.
These will all be operated by the Yonkofa Project which provides medical clinics and supplies to rural communities in Ghana, Africa. Several shipping containers of medical supplies were already being sent to Ghana each year so the idea of converting the container into a medical clinic was brought up. Another group Unto The Least of His Ministries is doing the conversions and I got involved with them during the first build where I helped with the electrical. After the first container was complete, the idea of solar was brought up as many of these will be in locations without power or with unreliable power. I was tasked with doing the solar and have been learning as much as I can ever since. What you see here is the fifth solar clinic completed. Because of the power requirements, and equipment being provided from USA and international sources, two power system are needed, 120v 60hz and 230v 50 hz. The system will mainly be powering lights, box fans and small medical equipment. So far I have been learning everything solar myself and was thrilled to find this forum. Any suggestions or improvements for the future clinics would be greatly appreciated.
4x- Hanwha Q Cells Q.PEAK DUO-G6+ 350w Mono Solar Panel
Midnite Solar MNPV3 Combiner Box + 2x 15 Amp 150VDC Din Rail Mount Breaker
IronRidge XR-100 Racking
These will be mounted on top of a metal roof that will be over the top of the shipping container once everything is completed.
The Solar closet is in the back of the container, 34” Width 28” Depth 8’ Height. The closet on this container was lined with galvanized sheet metal and the back wall is ¾ plywood.
Samlex PST-1500-24VDC 1500 Watt - 120VAC 60hz Inverter
Cotek SP700-224 24VDC 700 Watt - 230VAC 50hz Inverter
Midnite Solar MNEDC-Quad Enclosure + 100a & 60a breaker
Victron Energy Blue Solar MPPT Charge Controller 100V 50A
Midnite Solar Baby Box + 60Amp 150v Din Rail Breaker
4x- C&D UPS12-1000MRXF 12v 254 Ah AGM 2016 Manufacture Date. I have been choosing used AGM batteries to try and save some costs. These are the oldest I have put so far because it’s all I could get at the time, the last two containers had 6x 190 Ah PowerSafe AGM 2020 Manufacture Date.
Displays for the charge controller and inverters in plastic case
AC Infinity AIRTITAN T8 Ventilator Fan
These are just now beginning to reach their destinations and get setup so hopefully I will be getting some feedback soon on how everything is working soon. Thanks for looking and I will update as the project continues.
Here is a couple shots to show one of the clinics getting unloaded in Ghana, and the inside before it was shipped out. Each clinic is made into two exam rooms, one office, and a bathroom. Once these arrive the windows, doors, and exhaust will be cut out and a metal roof will be added on top of the container.
These will all be operated by the Yonkofa Project which provides medical clinics and supplies to rural communities in Ghana, Africa. Several shipping containers of medical supplies were already being sent to Ghana each year so the idea of converting the container into a medical clinic was brought up. Another group Unto The Least of His Ministries is doing the conversions and I got involved with them during the first build where I helped with the electrical. After the first container was complete, the idea of solar was brought up as many of these will be in locations without power or with unreliable power. I was tasked with doing the solar and have been learning as much as I can ever since. What you see here is the fifth solar clinic completed. Because of the power requirements, and equipment being provided from USA and international sources, two power system are needed, 120v 60hz and 230v 50 hz. The system will mainly be powering lights, box fans and small medical equipment. So far I have been learning everything solar myself and was thrilled to find this forum. Any suggestions or improvements for the future clinics would be greatly appreciated.
4x- Hanwha Q Cells Q.PEAK DUO-G6+ 350w Mono Solar Panel
Midnite Solar MNPV3 Combiner Box + 2x 15 Amp 150VDC Din Rail Mount Breaker
IronRidge XR-100 Racking
These will be mounted on top of a metal roof that will be over the top of the shipping container once everything is completed.
The Solar closet is in the back of the container, 34” Width 28” Depth 8’ Height. The closet on this container was lined with galvanized sheet metal and the back wall is ¾ plywood.
Samlex PST-1500-24VDC 1500 Watt - 120VAC 60hz Inverter
Cotek SP700-224 24VDC 700 Watt - 230VAC 50hz Inverter
Midnite Solar MNEDC-Quad Enclosure + 100a & 60a breaker
Victron Energy Blue Solar MPPT Charge Controller 100V 50A
Midnite Solar Baby Box + 60Amp 150v Din Rail Breaker
4x- C&D UPS12-1000MRXF 12v 254 Ah AGM 2016 Manufacture Date. I have been choosing used AGM batteries to try and save some costs. These are the oldest I have put so far because it’s all I could get at the time, the last two containers had 6x 190 Ah PowerSafe AGM 2020 Manufacture Date.
Displays for the charge controller and inverters in plastic case
AC Infinity AIRTITAN T8 Ventilator Fan
These are just now beginning to reach their destinations and get setup so hopefully I will be getting some feedback soon on how everything is working soon. Thanks for looking and I will update as the project continues.