Quetta’s Bolan Medical Complex Goes Solar, Saving Millions and Powering Healthcare

Quetta’s Bolan Medical Complex Solarised to Power Healthcare and Cut Costs

A Game-Changer for Balochistan’s Healthcare System In a groundbreaking collaboration, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and Chinese renewable energy giant LONGi Green Energy Technology have successfully solarised the Bolan Medical Complex in Quetta. This initiative is set to revolutionize healthcare delivery in the region by ensuring uninterrupted electricity and drastically reducing operational costs.

Massive Savings and Environmental Impact The solarisation project is projected to save the hospital approximately Rs 70 million annually. It will also cut carbon emissions by 468 tonnes each year and generate around 1.16 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity—enough to meet the hospital’s entire energy needs.

Expanding Solar Access Across Balochistan This isn’t an isolated effort. The initiative has already extended to three public hospitals across Balochistan, ensuring consistent power supply and improving patient outcomes. With reliable electricity, medical services can operate without disruption, especially critical in emergency and surgical departments.

Empowering Communities Beyond Healthcare The benefits of this solarisation project go beyond hospital walls. LONGi’s extended support is helping power safe spaces for women and girls and enhancing educational facilities in refugee-hosting communities. These efforts are creating healthier, safer environments for vulnerable populations across the province.

A Model for Sustainable Development By integrating renewable energy into public health infrastructure, Pakistan is taking a bold step toward sustainability and resilience. The Bolan Medical Complex solarisation project stands as a model for how strategic partnerships can deliver long-term economic and social benefits.

Looking Ahead As energy demands grow and climate challenges intensify, initiatives like this offer a blueprint for future development. With continued investment in clean energy, Pakistan’s healthcare system can become more efficient, eco-friendly, and accessible to all.