Aster DM Healthcare said it had installed a solar park in Kasargod, Kerala, with an investment of Rs 11.89 crore, and it is estimating that this will benefit the group by four crores every year. The solar park presently meets the needs of the Calicut and Kannur units of Aster.
The park, which covers 27.2 acres, is developed together with U-Solar Clean Energy Solutions, a solar-energy developer and EPC firm. The single-phase plant was commissioned after 18 months of construction and features mono PERC high-end technology and is projected to produce approximately 14.03 million units (kWh) of clean power each year. It is estimated to eliminate more than 11,590 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually, which will greatly help minimize the burden of Aster business on the environment.
Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder & Chairman, Aster DM Healthcare, said, “This solar park reflects our commitment to integrating clean energy into our infrastructure, ensuring energy security, long-term cost efficiency, and a reduced carbon impact. It is a step forward in aligning our values with global sustainability goals and setting a benchmark for green practices in the healthcare sector.”
K. R. Harinarayan, CEO of U-Solar, said, “The successful commissioning of the 8.5 MW group captive solar project for Aster DM Healthcare marks a major step in advancing clean energy in the healthcare sector. It supports our vision for a sustainable future while helping Aster DM reduce its carbon footprint and enhance energy resilience. We’re especially proud to have delivered Kerala’s first group captive solar project—setting a strong precedent for many more to follow and leading the way in the state’s clean energy journey.”
The group will endeavor to replicate this project at all the other hospitals where it operates, with forthcoming projects in its Kerala, Karnataka, and Maharashtra clusters totalling a capacity of around 36 MW besides the current project. In these efforts, Aster hopes to create a stronger and more sustainable system of healthcare infrastructures that are beneficial not only to the climate but also to patients.
