Health
1 in 8
people rely on unelectrified or under-electrified health facilities for care (WHO)
Clinic & Hospital Electrification
Solar can address life-or-death holes in our health systems, powering up rural clinics and saving lives.
Vaccine Storage
Solar-powered technology allows off-grid clinics to reliably store vaccines and prevent illness. SELF works with rural health facilities to install solar-powered vaccine refrigerators.
“Now, we have a way to store our vaccines. Before, we didn’t have a vaccine refrigerator. The fridge helps hugely in our medical practice.”
Healthier Communities
Access to energy stops the revolving door of hospital visits by preventing common illnesses from taking root.
Clean Water
Solar-powered water pumps create a reliable source of clean drinking water, preventing common waterborne diseases such as typhoid fever and cholera.
This keeps patients out of the hospital and reduces stress on under-resourced healthcare systems.
Nutrition
Fresh, nutrient-dense produce keeps malnutrition at bay. But in areas that depend on rain-fed agriculture, dry seasons and droughts threaten yields.
Solar-powered irrigation systems allow farmers to grow diverse produce year-round, supporting health for all.
Air Pollution
The air pollution created through the burning of fuels like wood, coal, and kerosene are harmful to human health.
Replacing these traditional fuels with clean, solar-powered appliances allows people to access lighting, heating, and cooking, while keeping themselves and their families safe.