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Advancing Solar Energy for Primary Healthcare in Developing Nations: Addressing Current Challenges and Enabling
Lokesh Sharma1, Jaivardhan Singh2, Ranjit Dhiman3
1Public Health and Management, Jaipur National University, Namibia, ZAF.
Cureus
|February 5, 2024
Summary
Solar energy is crucial for achieving health Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially in low-income countries. Reliable solar power for healthcare facilities addresses critical energy needs and improves health outcomes globally.
Area of Science:
- Sustainable Development
- Renewable Energy
- Global Health
Background:
- Reliable energy access is vital for health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
- Healthcare facilities in LMICs face significant challenges due to unreliable electricity, impacting critical medical equipment and services.
- Solar photovoltaic (PV) energy is increasingly recognized as the cheapest electricity source, with growing global capacity and generation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the intersection of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the global transition to renewable energy, focusing on solar power's role in healthcare.
- To highlight the importance of solar energy in addressing healthcare challenges in LMICs.
- To review global initiatives and successful solarization projects in healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive document review of global energy transition and SDG intersection.
- Analysis of solar energy's role in healthcare delivery, citing IEA and World Bank data.
- Case study examination of solarization projects in various regions and contributions of international organizations.
Main Results:
- Solar energy is the cheapest electricity source, experiencing exponential growth in capacity and generation.
- Successful solarization projects demonstrate the viability of solar power in healthcare facilities across India, sub-Saharan Africa, and other regions.
- International organizations like UNICEF, SEforALL, and the World Bank are actively supporting solar energy solutions for healthcare.
Conclusions:
- Collaboration among international aid organizations, governments, and partners is essential for universal access to sustainable electricity in healthcare.
- Long-term planning, sustainability, innovative business models, and awareness campaigns are critical for impactful solar energy implementation in healthcare.
- Solar energy offers a scalable solution to improve healthcare delivery and achieve health-related SDGs globally.
Keywords:
global healthhealthcare facilitiesinternational aid organizationslow- and middle-income countries (lmics)renewable energysolar energysustainable development goals (sdgs)More Related Videos
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