Six government health facilities in rural Karnataka equipped with solar power systems to ensure uninterrupted service
Six rural health facilities in Karnataka have been equipped with solar power systems and energy-efficient medical equipment by the SELCO Foundation. This project ensures reliable electricity for critical services like vaccine storage and maternal care in remote areas.
Why it matters
Solar-powered infrastructure provides a scalable solution for improving healthcare access in regions with unreliable power grids.
Six government health facilities in rural Karnataka have been equipped with solar power systems and energy-efficient medical equipment, enabling uninterrupted delivery of healthcare services to more than two lakh persons in areas where electricity supply has often been unreliable.
The initiative has been implemented by SELCO Foundation, a Bengaluru-based non-profit organisation, under Beyond2020, a global programme launched by the UAE’s Zayed Sustainability Prize.
The solar-powered facilities have been established in remote parts of Karnataka, where inconsistent electricity has often affected the functioning of medical equipment, vaccine storage and diagnostic services.
According to the SELCO Foundation, each facility has been fitted with solar photovoltaic systems capable of generating between two and 15 kilowatts of electricity. The systems are supported by off-grid infrastructure and lithium-ion battery banks that can provide backup power for up to two days.
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