Abstract
AbstractAs the rate of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases increase in Nigeria, there is a need to scale up testing capacity, especially for the rural and urban poor settlements. Screening kiosks are gaining popularity in a bid to expand testing; however, there is a need to optimise the functional operation of the kiosks. This research aims to explore the potential of solar PV technology for powering a screening kiosk for infectious diseases like COVID-19 in Nigeria. Data on sample collection and testing are collected from standard health organisations. Additionally, open-ended questionnaire forms were sent to medical personnel, policy makers and patients to gain insight into their experience of the sample collection and testing process. Considering the ready availability of storage containers in Nigeria, they are recommended for retrofitting to mobile testing SolarKiosk20 and SolarKiosk40, named for their locally identified 20 and 40 foot width, in Nigeria. Results show that estimated electricity demand for the functional processes in a screening kiosk is about 3131 kWh/yr, while predicted supply for SolarKiosk20 and SolarKiosk40 is 2322.1 kWh/yr and 5108.61 kWh/yr respectively. In terms of matching supply to demand, SolarKiosk40 is better suited for the retrofit as a screening kiosk for COVID-19 and other epidemic infectious diseases in Nigeria. Further research is needed on spatial, ventilation, water and lighting design to align functionality and cultural context in Nigeria.KeywordsElectricitySolar PVCOVID-19MobileNigeriaSample collection kiosk
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