Renewable Energy Solutions for Smart Healthcare Infrastructure Sustainable Medical Facilities
Dr. D. Kamalakkannan, Md Moyeed Abrar, Dr. Gourav Kalra
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Release Date: 02/07/2025 | Copyright:@2025 | Pages: 459
DOI: 10.71443/9789349552920
ISBN10: 9349552922 | ISBN13: 9789349552920
Renewable energy solutions for smart healthcare infrastructure aim to create sustainable medical facilities that reduce carbon footprints while ensuring uninterrupted power supply for critical operations. By integrating solar panels, wind turbines, and energy storage systems, hospitals can maintain reliable, clean energy sources even during grid failures. Smart energy management systems further optimize consumption by balancing demand and supply in real time. This approach not only lowers operational costs but also aligns with global climate goals. Sustainable healthcare facilities improve patient safety, enhance resilience during emergencies, and demonstrate environmental responsibility, setting a benchmark for future-ready, eco-friendly medical infrastructure worldwide.
Integrating renewable energy solutions into smart healthcare infrastructure is vital for creating sustainable medical facilities that reduce carbon footprints and ensure energy resilience. Solar panels, wind turbines, and energy storage systems can power critical hospital operations, minimizing dependency on unreliable grids. Smart energy management systems optimize consumption, balancing renewable generation with real-time demand. Green building designs incorporate efficient HVAC, LED lighting, and water recycling, further enhancing sustainability. By adopting renewable energy, hospitals can lower operational costs, maintain uninterrupted patient care during power outages, and contribute to global climate goals, fostering a healthier environment alongside improved healthcare outcomes for communities.
D. Kamalakkannan received his B.E degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the University of Mangalore, India in the year 1994. He completed his M.Tech degree in Biomedical Instrumentation from the University of Mysore, India in the year 1997 and Ph.D degree in Information and Communication Engineering from the Anna University in 2019.He is a Life Member of Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE).He is currently working as a Professor, in Biomedical Engineering department under affiliation to Anna University. His research interest includes signal processing and Mobile Adhoc Network, Wireless sensor networks.
Md Moyeed Abrar is currently working as Assistant Professor in the department of Computer science and Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at Khaja Bandanawaz university, Kalaburagi, Karnataka. He has a vast teaching experience of more than 13 years and is involved in devising effective strategies and new teaching methods to meet the teaching objectives. He has done his B.E. in Electrical and Electronics from Poojya Doddappa Appa College of Engineering and M.Tech in Digital Electronics from Appa Institute of Engineering and Technology which are affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University Belagavi, Karnataka. Currently he is pursuing Ph.D in Renewable energy systems from Visvesvaraya Technological University Belagavi. In the Research and Innovation domain he has received a research grant of Rs 3 Lakh under the scheme “Research grant for Scientist/Faculty” by Vision group of Science and technology (VGST), Government of Karnataka, India. He has published 26 papers in Peer reviewed, refereed and UGC approved International journals. He has also filed 5 patents which are published. With his dedication towards quality teaching and research he has so far received 5 awards to his credit.
Dr. Gourav Kalra is an accomplished academic, researcher, and innovator in the field of Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), where his research focused on optimizing 2.5D milling processes using AI techniques. He also holds dual M.Tech degrees—one in Manufacturing Engineering and another in AI & ML from BITS Pilani. Dr. Kalra has authored over 30 peer-reviewed research papers in Scopus and Web of Science-indexed journals and has presented extensively at international conferences. He is the inventor on multiple awarded patents in AI, IoT, and smart systems, and has published a technical book on composite material optimization. Currently an Assistant Professor, he teaches subjects including Thermodynamics, Manufacturing, IoT, and Machine Learning. Known for blending academic excellence with innovation, Dr. Kalra actively contributes to institutional research, quality assurance, and international collaborations. His work reflects a deep commitment to advancing education, technology, and sustainable engineering practices.