Overview and Rationale

Healthcare delivery in one of the most remote places on earth requires a high-quality, reliable, safe, clean, and sustainable supply of energy.  Nyaya Health is pioneering the delivery of effective medical care in rural Nepal, and part of that is developing a model for electrical generation. Renewable energy technology in particular provides an opportunity to improve healthcare outcomes and enhance overall community development.  Renewable energy can itself improve public health outcomes by decreasing carbon emissions and pollution. For rural populations who suffer from a lack of access to reliable traditional energy sources, solar energy is an important strategy for long-term economic and energy self-sufficiency.  Finally, a reliable energy supply is essential for our growing telemedicine applications. Our overall goal, as with any program or technology we deploy, is to develop and test models of delivery in areas affected by poverty, war, and isolation. Here, we provide our energy briefs and calculations:

Related Materials

• Government Alternative Energy Proposal (February 2011)
• Clarifying questions for our colleagues at SunEdison (January 2011)
• Link to our Energy Folder in our Shared Organizational Dropbox
• Gham Power Installation Report