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It argues that the current dominance of donor-funded 'Design, Build, Operate, Transfer' (BOT) models is unsustainable due to a lack of funding for ongoing operation and maintenance (O&M). The analysis suggests a shift toward 'Energy as a Service' (EaaS) models, which would require new financial de-risking instruments—such as sovereign credit guarantees, liquidity pools, and performance-linked grants—to attract private capital and ensure long-term sustainability.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"seforall-000298#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"There is a substantial investment deficit for health facility electrification (HFE) in the analyzed markets, totaling approximately $2.6 billion, with $1.4 billion required for public facilities and $1.2 billion for private facilities. 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