Entric Power System, a Nigerian renewable energy company, has begun solar system support to rural health facilities so far in Rivers and Imo states. The group said it has also scaled down the size of the support due to shortfall in revenue targets.
Entric Power group thus provided solar power systems to three community health facilities in Rivers and Imo states through a GoFundMe-supported Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
The project, which targeted rural clinics facing persistent power challenges, raised $1,480 via GoFundMe. After platform charges, the company received a net sum of $1,426.39, approximately ₦2.09 million. Due to the funding shortfall, the originally planned system size was scaled down.
Each of the beneficiary facilities received a solar setup comprising 420wp solar panels, a 500w inverter and 1kwh battery storage. Despite the reduced capacity, the systems now provide reliable electricity to support essential clinical operations.
The total project cost, covering equipment, logistics, installation, and power components, amounted to over ₦2.6m. Entric Power System said they bridged the funding gap of ₦552,397 to ensure the successful completion of the project.
The beneficiary facilities are said to be located in Odagwa and Okehi in Rivers State, and Ngor-Okpala in Imo State. The intervention is aimed at improving healthcare delivery, particularly in clinics and maternity centres serving rural populations.
Speaking on the initiative, Abiye Geofrey, Co-founder of Entric Power System, said the project was born out of a concern for proper treatment of accident victims and pregnant women.
He said: “About November 2025, my co-founder, Tams Kemabonta, came up with the idea of easing the stress of using torchlight for deliveries and other forms of treatment in these communities by starting a GoFundMe campaign because of concerns over inadequate medical care for accident victims and pregnant women in rural areas.
“We basically use solar energy and other forms of renewable energy to increase access to power supply in rural communities,” Geoffrey said.
He explained that the company initially set a fundraising target of $6,000 to reach more clinics and maternity centres, but proceeded with the available funds to support four facilities.
According to him, the impact of the solar installations has been significant, including improved ease of patient treatment, an estimated 80% reduction in darkness within the facilities, and shorter surgery times.
“The donation will help ensure timely surgeries, prevent delays in treatment, and minimise downtime with guaranteed response times,” he added.
Geoffrey also reaffirmed expected long-term partnerships, saying: “As we move forward, Entric Power System will continue to forge partnerships that not only address immediate healthcare needs but also build a strong foundation for future medical advancements.”
Beneficiaries of the project have praised the intervention, describing it as a model corporate contribution aligned with efforts to improve critical healthcare infrastructure in rural communities.
Rose-Kate Ubochi, a midwife at Onyinye Maternity, described the donation as timely and impactful. “Quality healthcare comes at a cost, and Entric Power System’s focus on health sector investment shows strong intentionality. Partnerships like this from forward-thinking private organisations significantly strengthen the cause”.
Similarly, Celine Worgu, a traditional birth attendant in Ngor-Okpala, said the solar power system has already improved service delivery.
She noted that shortly after the installation, she successfully conducted night-time deliveries with ease, adding that the intervention strengthened local capacity and reduced reliance on public power supply.
Electricity and power supply play crucial roles in medical centres but darkness in the rural areas help to disrupt healthcare delivery.
