Our journey into solar energy began in 2024 with two impactful projects. We support solar entrepreneurs by providing impact investment outreach, software solutions, and market expansion assistance, focusing on vulnerable communities that urgently need these solutions to address everyday challenges.
Health Port is revolutionizing healthcare delivery in underserved regions by addressing one of the most critical challenges: the consistent availability of medical oxygen. Operating in markets with limited access to traditional healthcare infrastructure, Health Port’s innovative approach leverages solar-powered oxygen production plants to ensure a seamless and sustainable supply of medical oxygen.
Hospitals in remote areas often face significant difficulties in maintaining a consistent supply of medical oxygen, leading to critical delays and compromised patient care. The problem is exacerbated in facilities with neonatal, emergency, and intensive care wards where oxygen is a lifeline. Adding to these challenges are logistical hurdles, such as inventory mismanagement and inefficient scheduling of oxygen deliveries, which increase dependency on manual processes prone to errors.
Health Port provides an eco-friendly and reliable solution: solar-powered oxygen generation plants that integrate seamlessly with hospital facilities. These plants not only address the urgent need for oxygen supply but also ensure sustainability by harnessing renewable energy. To complement the physical infrastructure, Health Port offers a robust suite of software solutions that optimize operations and enhance efficiency.
Facility Onboarding: Streamlined processes for integrating hospitals into the oxygen supply network, reducing setup time and ensuring rapid deployment.
Inventory Management: Real-time tracking of oxygen levels and usage to prevent shortages and overstocking.
Delivery Scheduling: Automated systems for refill scheduling and delivery coordination to ensure timely oxygen availability.
Preventive Maintenance: Proactive systems for maintaining solar-powered plants to minimize downtime and ensure consistent performance.
Sustainability Dashboards: Real-time insights on key metrics, including solar energy generation, carbon offsets, and logistics efficiency, to meet environmental and social goals.
By implementing Health Port’s solar-powered solutions and software platforms, hospitals in remote areas have experienced:
Increased Reliability: Uninterrupted supply of medical oxygen across all wards, improving patient outcomes.
Operational Efficiency: Reduction in manual errors and streamlined processes for inventory and delivery management.
Environmental Benefits: Significant carbon offsets and reduced reliance on fossil fuels, aligning with global sustainability goals.
Improved Healthcare Access: Enhanced ability to serve vulnerable communities, bridging the gap in healthcare delivery.
Project -1
Health Port’s innovative integration of solar technology and digital solutions is a game-changer for healthcare in remote and underserved regions. By ensuring a sustainable and seamless supply of medical oxygen, Health Port is not only saving lives but also setting new benchmarks for eco-friendly healthcare solutions. Their commitment to operational excellence and sustainability makes them a vital partner for hospitals striving to meet the critical demands of modern healthcare.
For more information, visit Health Port Africa.
Project -2
Open-Innovators also supports the funding and marketing of a solar-powered solution for cold storage and cold chain systems. A 250 kg capacity prototype of the Mini Cold Storage-cum-Cold Chain facility is being developed in collaboration with a leading technology university and with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.