Originally commissioned for USAID’s Powering Health program, the HOMER Powering Health Tool has recently been updated to reflect typical COVID-19 response needs with support from the World Bank’s Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP). It’s kept simple for non-specialists to use without requiring special training. Similar initiatives are underway in other countries around the world, including Afghanistan, Madagascar, and Nigeria, to name a few.Ī tool that runs entirely online and can be used an unlimited number of times with no need to sign in or to download a software. The World Bank is assisting as part of a multi-sectoral pandemic response in Sri Lanka. In line with an overall push to boost the share of renewables, the government of Sri Lanka is pursuing new power solutions for Vavuniya and about 20 other hospitals across the nation. The COVID-19 pandemic is prompting a fresh look at options to ensure reliable power for health facilities, including the Vavuniya General Hospital in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province. Sustainable Renewables Risk Mitigation Initiative (SRMI).Integrated Electrification Strategies and Planning.
Boulder, Colo J HOMER Energy by UL, global leader in the development of standard-setting energy modeling software, partnered with the World Bank to update Powering Health. Improving Livelihoods and Human Capital HOMER Energy by UL updates online microgrid modeling tool Powering Health under a contract with the World Bank.Round-trip efficiency, measured as a percentage, is a ratio of the energy charged to the battery to the energy discharged from the battery. For USAID-supported projects, CLEER assists implementers in reporting GHG. provide energy or ancillary services to the grid at any given time. Energy Markets, Connectivity and Regional Trade: Partners and Clients HOMER Pro is a tool for microgrid planning for systems that can include a.Energy Markets, Connectivity, and Regional Trade Under strain from COVID-19, health care facilities have their own unique energy needs to cater to affected patients, in particular in emerging countries.