# Impressive Solar-Powered Hospitals Partners in Health Created this Large Solar-Powered Hospital By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-05-31 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/partners-in-health References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/worlds-largest-solar-powered-hospital-opens-in-haiti/) & [pih.org](http://www.pih.org/pages/our-mission) The admirable organization [Partners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firebelly-tea) in Health has just completed construction of the world’s largest solar-powered hospital. This fantastic organization aims to improve health care in poor countries by providing them with [sustainable energy sources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-energy-technology). This impressive solar-powered hospital has over 1,800 solar panels on its roof, and actually generates a lot more energy than the hospital uses in a day. This sun-charged medical facility has over 300 beds and is located just outside of the country’s capital. One can only imagine how many lives this incredible solar powered building will save. This innovative solar powered hospital by Partners in Health will drastically improve the quality of health care in Haiti. This hospital is eco-friendly and well-designed. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/worlds-largest-solar-powered-hospital-opens-in-haiti/class=FourteenG), [pih.org](http://www.pih.org/pages/our-missionclass=FourteenG) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Solar-powered Healthcare:** The use of solar power in healthcare facilities is an innovative trend that can improve healthcare access and reduce costs. - **Sustainable Energy Sources in Developing Countries:** The use of sustainably sourced energy in developing countries is a growing trend with potential to boost healthcare outcomes. - **Eco-friendly Medical Facilities:** The trend towards building eco-friendly medical facilities has the potential to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of healthcare providers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can benefit from incorporating solar power and sustainable energy sources into its facilities and operations, improving its environmental impact and reducing costs. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can provide innovative and sustainable energy solutions for healthcare providers in developing countries, improving access to healthcare while reducing environmental impact. - **Construction:** The construction industry has the opportunity to construct more eco-friendly medical facilities, leading to reduced carbon footprints and improved healthcare outcomes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Hospital Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jawaher-boston-medical-district.md) - [Solar-Powered Vineyard Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vineyard-building.md) - [Solar Tribal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Chhattisgarh.md) - [Consolidated Photovoltaic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photovoltaic-systems.md) - [Town-Like Children's Hospital](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herzog-de-meuron.md) - [Net-Positive Energy Botanical Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-selby-botanical-gardens.md) - [Solar-Powered Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-blanket.md) - [Large Winter Garden Hospitals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midland-metropolitan-university-hospital.md) - [Solar Powered Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000.md)