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For any of the healthcare industries, they require a continues supply of electricity. Mostly in developing countries, due to the interpreted supply of power, the healthcare sector is facing many challenges. It is the primary reason behind its failure in many developing countries.

Because of this, with every successive year, solar energy is becoming more pragmatic as compared to other sources of power. It is not only seen in healthcare sectors these days but also in commercial offices, residences, schools, etc. Installation of solar panels for the health care units like hospitals, big clinics, and other medical institutions is way too helpful as they get uninterpreted supply the whole year which is much needed in such organizations.

Apart from the endless electricity supply factor, there are other aspects which should be considered while going solar in the health sector which India must need to follow-

1) Easy and flexible to install-

Usually, hospitals and other medical institutions have ample space on their roof or on their ground or parking lots (which is not of any use). Hospitals could utilize those space by installing solar energy panels and harvest energy out of them. It will not only add safety to the equation but also reduces the maintenance costs by providing the facility of moving its parts for free if required in the future.

2) Eco-friendly-

It takes direct energy from the sunlight and does not disturb the environment in any way. It cleans the air from particulate matter that helps the patients to recover faster and also lessens the carbon footprints of these health sector industries. The people in hospitals come from all walks of life, so if you install the solar panels in hospitals where people visit frequently, it will influence the customers to install solar panels in their offices and homes. This way it will minimize the carbon footprints of the society in mass.

3) Reduces power bills-

Along with giving uninterrupted supply of electricity, it will also scale down the power consumption units and hence the electricity bills. It is a one-time investment as the life of the solar panels are at least 25 years. The maintenance cost is also minimal. Another good part of solar energy is that in case of any excess power that is left, you can even sell it back to the grid and claim a credit that shall be adjusted in your next bill.

4) Power intensive-

Hospitals need much energy for running major equipment like Ventilators, MRI machines, CT scanners, etc. Apart from the machines, the hospitals are also centrally air-conditioned these days, which demands continued and massive electricity. Solar panels come in a wide range from 3KW to 100KW and even more depending upon the requirement. .

Many of the places in Indian, mostly rural or backward areas, the lack of energy grid is experienced till now. In this kind of scenarios, the medical sector in these areas suffers the most. Many of the hospitals and medical institutions in backward regions have a backup with generators and inverters which apart from being expensive, increases the air pollution.

In states like Chattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tripura government has taken the initiative to promote the installation of solar energy panels and health centers in these states have shown more than 25% savings in electricity bill along with the endless power supply.

Solar energy is the permanent, and the best solution to all their power problems be it any medical sector.