Aster MedCity in Kerala has commissioned a 10 MW ground-mounted solar power project with Mumbai-based Oyster Renewable Energy Pvt Ltd, a development expected to meet more than 90% of the hospital’s total energy requirement through renewable power.
The project is located at Ambalathara and adjoining villages in Hosdurg Taluka of Kasargod district. It is expected to generate about 17.7 million units of clean energy annually and will supply electricity to Aster MedCity on a captive basis.
Power will be supplied through Oyster Green Hybrid Two Pvt Ltd, in which Aster Group holds a 26% equity stake. Aster DM Quality Care, the healthcare company associated with Aster MedCity, has invested Rs 3.87 crore in the project, according to an official release cited by The Hindu BusinessLine.
The installation uses high-efficiency bifacial solar modules designed for Kerala’s tropical climate. Bifacial modules can generate electricity from sunlight reaching both sides of the panel, although the project’s stated output and operating performance will depend on site and weather conditions.
Once fully operational, the project is expected to offset approximately 23,138 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually, the company said. The renewable power arrangement is intended to support the hospital’s round-the-clock energy requirements while reducing its dependence on conventional electricity sources.
Hospitals are among the most energy-intensive urban institutions because critical care, diagnostic equipment, operating theatres, ventilation, cooling and lighting must operate continuously. A captive renewable project can therefore link power procurement directly to the operational requirements of a healthcare facility rather than relying only on intermittent rooftop generation or conventional grid supply.
The project has been developed in partnership with Aster DM Quality Care. Oyster Renewable said it is the company’s second-largest solar installation for a healthcare institution. The company operates as an independent power producer focused on renewable energy solutions for commercial and industrial consumers and develops, invests in and operates renewable energy projects.
Oyster Renewable Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Siddharth Bhatia said the project had been designed to provide reliable and cost-efficient clean power for the round-the-clock energy requirements of healthcare facilities.
The project is also part of Oyster Renewable’s wider focus on hybrid solar-wind systems intended to provide more consistent power supply and reduce carbon emissions. The company’s announcement did not provide a commissioning date for full operationalisation beyond stating that the emissions reduction would apply once the project is fully operational.
