Posted by Duncan Maru
Nyaya Health is partnering with Kathmandu-based Lotus Energy to deliver sustainable energy solutions for healthcare in rural Nepal. The Lotus Energy group has agreed to provide Nyaya Health with a 12% price reduction on the costs of our battery and inverter energy system for our present clinic. Long-term, we will be collaborating on bring solar energy to Achham to power the hospital that we are building.
More details as to our overall energy scheme is found on our wiki. Our current energy schematic is shown below:
Schematic for our Energy Generation strategy
The system that we have presently utilizes a 4.6 kilowatt inverter that draws energy from the power lines (“grid”). This energy is used to power 12 12-volt 120 amp-hour batteries. When the grid is off, the batteries power the clinic. Finally, in cases of prolonged outage, we have a 5.0 kilowatt diesel generator that can charge the batteries or directly provide power. This enables us to have continuous power for emergency services and for storage of vaccines.
The Lotus Energy System at the Nyaya Health Clinic
Please read more details about our energy solutions on our wiki.
Even within remote Australia we have power problems. We have funds and are now planning a system very similar to what you describe to power our drug room, computer and office light into a new clinic.
I look forward to seeing how yours progress
Robbo
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