Introduction
When Hope Meets Darkness
In the remote northern hills of Haiti stands Centre Hospitalier d’Ida-Adee (CHIDA) — a small hospital and orphanage that has been a place of healing, care, and compassion for years. Here, dedicated doctors and nurses work tirelessly to bring hope to thousands of families who have nowhere else to turn.
But hope alone was not enough. The region's electric grid was barely functional, often leaving CHIDA without power for days at a time. When the diesel generator failed — as it often did — the hospital would fall into complete darkness.
Doctors performed surgeries with cellphone flashlights, babies were delivered in dim rooms, and life-saving equipment stood silent.
Then came Brace for Impact 46, a non-profit founded by former MLB pitcher Kyle McClellan, whose mission is to create lasting impact in Haiti and North St. Louis through sustainable community development. Together with renewable energy experts from New-Grid, they launched a mission not just to power a hospital — but to restore dignity, safety, and hope to an entire
The Challenge
A Battle Against Uncertainty
Building a solar-powered microgrid in rural Haiti was far from easy.
There was no stable grid connection, and the unreliable diesel generator was barely functional. Transporting solar equipment to CHIDA meant navigating unpaved mountain roads under scorching heat. Every component had to be rugged enough to withstand humidity, dust, and years of heavy use — because once installed, there was no backup plan.
Inside the hospital, every blackout carried consequences. Patients' lives hung in the balance. Refrigerators storing vaccines would shut off. Nurses comforting children in the orphanage would whisper prayers in the dark, waiting for the generator to come back to life.
But giving up was never an option. The team knew what was at stake — not just electricity, but the power to save lives.
Why Pytes
At Pytes Energy, we believe reliable power is more than technology — it's a foundation for safety, resilience, and well-being. Our mission is to “Power a Better Life,” delivering clean, safe, and accessible energy to communities worldwide.
Pytes V5 batteries are built with Tier-1 automotive-grade LFP cells, advanced BMS protection, and rigorous quality control from our own manufacturing lines. With UL9540, UL1973, and UL9540A certifications, they provide safe and consistent performance, even in sensitive environments such as hospitals and orphanages. Their modular design allows flexible scaling, supporting future expansion as needs grow.
Our products have been deployed for many years across multiple projects, earning a reputation for stability, reliability, and best value. Working closely with certified installers like New Grid, we've successfully powered homes, schools, hospitals, and microgrids such as CHIDA, providing solutions recommended for safety and performance.
With Pytes, every system is more than energy storage — it's a trusted foundation for communities, enabling hope, independence, and a brighter, more sustainable future.
The System Configuration：
A year ago, Kyle McClellan visited CHIDA Hospital to begin planning a solar power system. New Grid visited twice to assess the site and ensure the right system design. After a year of planning and preparation, the team completed the installation of a solar-plus-storage system featuring 200 kWh of Pytes V5 lithium-ion batteries, three Sol-Ark 15 kW inverters, and a distributed solar panel array. The modular V5 batteries, combined with the inverters and solar panels, provide a consistent and reliable power system for the hospital, orphanage, and transitional housing, supporting critical loads with stability and flexibility for future expansion.
The Outcome
24,000 Lives Touched by the Power of Light
Today, CHIDA stands bright under the Haitian sun, powered by a reliable solar energy system built to last. For the first time in its history, the hospital has 24-hour electricity — clean, quiet, and dependable.
Surgeries are performed safely under steady light. Vaccines stay properly refrigerated. Mothers give birth without fear of darkness. Children in the orphanage can study, read, and dream after sunset.
This project now powers the hospital, the orphanage, and a guest house that hosts volunteer medical teams — reaching and transforming the lives of more than 24,000 people every year.
What once was a place of flickering hope has become a beacon of light for an entire region.
Through the partnership of Brace for Impact 46 and New-Grid, renewable energy has done far more than power equipment — it has powered life, dignity, and a brighter future for Haiti's most vulnerable.
NOTE: We extend our heartfelt thanks to New Grid and Brace of Impact for partnering with us on this project and sharing their invaluable expertise along the way.
