Six rural Karnataka health facilities get solar power for uninterrupted service
Six government health facilities in rural Karnataka, India, have been equipped with solar power systems and energy-efficient medical equipment to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services for over 200,000 people in areas with unreliable electricity. The initiative, implemented by Bengaluru-based SELCO Foundation under the UAE's Beyond2020 programme, includes solar photovoltaic systems (2-15 kW capacity) with lithium-ion battery banks providing up to two days of backup. Facilities received energy-efficient devices such as portable baby warmers, phototherapy units for newborns, foetal monitors, assisted ventilation systems, and temperature-controlled vaccine carriers. Digital diagnostic tools including digital stethoscopes, spirometers, digital microscopes, and telemedicine units were also installed. A mobile health clinic, operated with the Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement, extends services to remote communities. SELCO Foundation CEO Harish Hande emphasized energy as a catalyst for better healthcare and expressed hopes to expand the model across India.
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