The Kailash Cancer Hospital and Research facility has reached new heights! Ranked as the fifth-best cancer radiotherapy facility globally, it has now added the world's largest solar concentrator to its impressive resume. Created through a partnership between Australia National University and Sunrise CSP Australia, this remarkable achievement is a significant step towards a more sustainable future.

The solar concentrator, known as Bigdish, is highly efficient and will supply the steam required to prepare more than 2,000 meals daily and take care of the hospital's laundry and sterilization needs. Additionally, the technology will be used to power 1,000 tonnes of air-conditioning using solar steam instead of electricity for the 400-bed cancer hospital, thus reducing the facility's electricity bills.

The Kailash Cancer Hospital has been a pioneer in using solar energy since 1984, and former President late A P J Abdul Kalam commended the Ashram for its efforts. The addition of the world's largest solar concentrator is a significant step towards sustainable development and energy conservation.

Sunrise CSP India, a start-up based at the Ashram, created the solar collector. The company's Chairman, Deepak Gadhia, said that there are numerous thermochemical and material manufacturing uses for the technology, including the creation of hydrogen, ammonia, syngas, sintering of metals, and ceramics.

The Kailash Cancer Hospital and Research facility has always been committed to providing the best possible care to its patients. With the addition of the world's largest solar concentrator, the facility is now taking a step towards creating a sustainable future. The technology used in this facility can serve as an example to other healthcare facilities worldwide, highlighting how renewable energy can help reduce costs and promote sustainable development.