Schneider Electric transforms healthcare with microgrids in Guatemala

In Guatemala, Schneider Electric has partnered with United Solar Initiative to install microgrids at two maternal healthcare clinics, San Sebastián Coatán and Santa Eulalia. This initiative is aimed at providing consistent energy access to remote communities, a critical factor for improving healthcare outcomes in regions with high maternal mortality rates. The project, announced at the Society of Women Engineers annual conference, demonstrates Schneider Electric's ongoing commitment to addressing energy scarcity, which affects over 760 million people globally according to the International Energy Agency. Within Guatemala, indigenous women face particularly high risks during childbirth, with maternal mortality rates significantly higher than the U.S. Schneider Electric has supported similar initiatives in Kenya, where microgrid deployment has led to a remarkable 83% reduction in maternal deaths. The company's donation of $50,000 to United Solar Initiative underlines the connection between reliable energy access and better health outcomes, amplifying their efforts to empower underserved communities with essential resources.