Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, Ghana, a major regional healthcare facility serving over 2 million people, faced critical power reliability challenges that threatened patient safety and medical operations.

The Challenge

The hospital confronted life-threatening power management issues:

• Frequent grid outages disrupting medical procedures
• Inadequate backup power management
• High fuel costs for diesel generators
• No prioritization system for critical equipment
• Risk of medical equipment failure during procedures
• Vulnerability of refrigeration for medicines and blood supplies

The Critical Need

Medical facilities require absolute power reliability for:

• Operating theaters and life support systems
• Medical refrigeration units
• ICU monitoring equipment
• Emergency lighting systems
• Laboratory equipment

The Solution

PAM AI implemented a comprehensive emergency power management system:

• 300kW solar installation
• 500kWh battery storage with 4-hour backup capacity
• Smart meters on all critical circuits
• Automated load prioritization system
• PAM AI real-time monitoring and control
• Enhanced diesel generator integration

Intelligent Load Prioritization

PAM AI was configured with medical priority levels:

• Tier 1 - Critical: Operating theaters, ICU, emergency rooms (always powered)
• Tier 2 - Essential: Medical refrigeration, monitoring equipment (high priority)
• Tier 3 - Important: General wards, administrative areas (managed loads)
• Tier 4 - Normal: Non-essential areas (sheddable loads)

Results and Impact

Since implementation, the hospital achieved remarkable outcomes:

• 100% Uptime: Zero downtime for critical medical equipment
• 40% Fuel Savings: Reduced diesel consumption through intelligent battery management
• Zero Patient Incidents: No power-related medical emergencies
• Cost Reduction: $12,000/month savings on backup power costs
• Reliability Improvement: 99.9% power availability for critical loads
• Faster Response: Instant power transfer in under 200ms

Case Example: Emergency Surgery

During a major grid outage that lasted 6 hours, PAM AI seamlessly managed power distribution, allowing three emergency surgeries to proceed without interruption. The system automatically shifted loads, prioritized critical equipment, and optimized battery usage.

Hospital Administrator Testimonial

"PAM AI has been a game-changer for our hospital. We can now guarantee uninterrupted power to our most critical equipment, which directly impacts patient care and safety. The cost savings are significant, but the peace of mind is invaluable."

System Capabilities

• Automatic Failover: Instant switching to backup sources
• Predictive Alerts: Warning before potential failures
• Load Shedding: Intelligent prioritization during extended outages
• Fuel Optimization: Minimizing generator runtime through battery management

Replicability

This case study demonstrates that intelligent energy management can be successfully deployed in critical infrastructure settings, providing both reliability and cost savings while ensuring public safety.