Do hospitals also have energy storage projects

4 FAQs about Do hospitals also have energy storage projects

How many hospitals have solar power & battery storage?

Of the 118 sites with solar power, four have battery storage today, and the health system is looking to expand that. Two new Kaiser hospitals under construction in San Jose and Sacramento will have on-site solar power production and battery storage, Hemstreet said.

Why do hospitals use a solar battery?

“The battery allows us to store the [energy], even when the solar is producing more electricity than what the hospital needs,” Hemstreet said. What's unique about this battery is it is not lithium-ion, but rather zinc-bromide, he added. The latter uses materials more readily available than lithium-ion batteries and is not at risk of combustion.

Where is Kaiser Medical Center's battery storage system located?

Housed at Kaiser's Ontario Medical Center in Southern California, the system provides clean and reliable electrical power to the hospital. Because of its battery storage component, it will also serve as the initial emergency backup system during power outages.

Should the healthcare industry use energy responsibly?

There is a growing recognition in the healthcare industry that stakeholders should responsibly use energy in service of their communities, given that pollution is linked to increased risk of chronic illness and death. The healthcare sector is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for nearly 9% of the total in the U.S.