UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and its private sector partner LONGi Green Energy Technology Co Ltd. have solarized the Bolan Medical Complex in Quetta, which will save Rs. 70 million and reduce carbon emissions by 468 tonnes annually, Gwadar Pro reported on Tuesday. This clean energy project marks a critical step toward sustainable healthcare benefitting both Afghan refugees and the Pakistani community in Balochistan.

LONGi supplied its Hi-MO 9 modules for the project, which can delivers a power output of up to 670W with a conversion efficiency of up to 24.8%, demonstrating exceptionally low degradation even under high-temperature, high-humidity, and other challenging conditions. It will generate approximately 1.16 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually and will meet the entire energy needs of one of Balochistan's largest hospitals.

A ceremony was held at Bolan Medical Complex attended by Special Secretary Health Department Mr. Shehak Baloch representing Government of Balochistan, Ms. Philippa Candler, UNHCR’s Representative in Pakistan, Tesfaye Bekele, Head of UNHCR Quetta and Mr. Arbab Talib, Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, Dr. Liaqat Baloch, Deputy Medical Superintendent, Bolan Medical Complex Hospital and other key notables.

So far, by ensuring reliable electricity for three public hospitals. medical staff could do their works without a single power interruption, which means uninterrupted, critical care. Life saved and help sustained. Annually, these hospitals are saving more than USD 450,000. More than that, this initiative is transforming daily life and creating safe spaces-especially for women and girls. LONGi supports UNHCR in improving facilities at assisted schools, with a particular focus on removing barriers to displaced girls' education in Pakistan.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP) — Pak-China