Solar Power in the Healthcare Industry

With every passing year, solar power is becoming more competitive with other conventional sources of power. Today installing makes more at places not connected the grid or having high electricity requirement. You can see solar installations everywhere, at residential, commercial and industrial establishments. Establishments like hospitals and other medical institutions have a high demand for power. As such installing solar panels completely makes sense for such organizations.

Any individual having a monthly electricity bill exceeding Rs. 5000 per month should think of installing a solar power system. The major advantages of going solar are:-

• 5 years payback
• 20% return every year and
• Free electricity for the next 20 years

It is mostly seen that is being installed by individuals/ homeowners, senior government employees, businessmen, owners of commercial establishments. But solar is highly recommended for establishments like hospitals, schools, hotels and rented accommodations, having a high demand for power. Let us have a look at the various benefits of installing a solar system at hospitals, clinics, laboratories etc.

Benefits of Installing Solar Panels in Hospitals

i) Power-intensive

The healthcare industry has a high requirement of power for running sophisticated machinery and equipment. Many of the medical machinery such as Ventilators, MRI machines, and CT scanners require power 24*7. Most of the modern day hospitals are also centrally air-conditioned, have lifts and run a large number of lights. Power from the solar system can be used to light common areas, corridors, outdoors etc.

ii) Reduce Power Bills

One of the main benefits of going solar is to break free from rising electricity bills. Once the system is operational, it will be run for at least 25 years and will go a long way in reducing your power bills. Another advantage of a solar system is that it demands very little or no maintenance. Solar storage can also be used to solve the issue of solar. In order to have power 24*7, to using inverters and DG sets which not only increase their power bills but also lead to air pollution. If coupled with storage system, a solar system could be the perfect answer to India’s power problems. Any excess power generated can be sold back to the grid to claim a credit in the power bill.

Today, installing a solar system has become more affordable and going solar makes complete economic sense as well. If you install a solar system you can achieve a 20% return on your investment. Once the capital cost of installation is incurred, there is hardly any maintenance cost plus you can enjoy free electricity in future. Solar means business and is a good economic proposition.

of them have flat, empty and expansive roofs, or it can also install a ground mounted system (if an empty land area is available). Another interesting option would be to have a solar canopy over their open parking lots or install a BIPV (Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Systems) structure.

Hospitals rank amongst the most visited places. People from all walks life do visit hospitals or clinics quite frequently. Installing a solar system such a place sets a good example for the society at large. People would then go back home and think about installing a solar system at their own residences or workplaces. Thus a small effort at your end could go a long way in reducing the overall carbon footprint of a society at large.

If you are interested in installing a solar system at your establishment, follow this thumb rule:

• Check your average monthly bill
• Check your sanction load
• Inspect the total area and suitability of the surface of installation, whether residential or commercial

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In essence, if healthcare industries are looking for the perfect solution to their power problems, they only need to look up at the solar to find the best option. You can contact today and request a FREE VISIT for more information to Loom Solar for any such solar system installation needs. It is among Top 10 solar companies in India as per Eletimes that has installed solar projects in varying capacities ranging from 3 kW to 50 kW and 50 kW to 100 kW.