CONFERENCE REPORT

The Energizing Healthcare 2025 conference addressed the energy access gap affecting 1 billion people served by health facilities with unreliable or no electricity. The report highlights the need for approximately USD 5 billion in funding by 2030 to close this gap. Key discussions centered on moving beyond simple connections to focus on energy consumption, sustainable operations and maintenance (O&M), and the adoption of innovative financing models like Energy-as-a-Service and blended finance. The event also emphasized the integration of healthcare electrification into national climate plans and the critical need for energy-efficient medical equipment, noting that up to 70% of such equipment in developing countries is currently unused due to power issues.

• Approximately 1 billion people globally are served by health facilities that either lack electricity or suffer from unreliable power. Closing this energy gap by 2030 will require roughly USD 5 billion in grants, debts, and guarantees for both capital and operational costs.
• Power-related issues result in up to 70% of medical equipment in developing countries remaining unused. There is a stated need for standardized energy efficiency requirements for medical equipment and procurement processes that prioritize energy efficiency and suitability for harsh conditions.
• Financial barriers to healthcare electrification include inconsistent funding streams, lack of long-term funding for operations and maintenance (O&M), currency fluctuations, and policy uncertainties. Blended finance—combining grants, debt, equity, and results-based financing (RBF)—is proposed to attract private investment.
• Innovative delivery and financing models are being explored to ensure sustainability, including Energy-as-a-Service, Distributed Renewable Energy Credits (D-RECs), and performance-based payments. Public-private partnerships (PPPs) with long-term commitments, such as 20-year agreements, have proven effective for mini-grids in Liberia and Sierra Leone.
• The report emphasizes the necessity of integrating healthcare electrification into national climate plans and transitioning from diesel-based solutions to solar systems to improve climate resilience and reduce long-term costs.

APA

Sustainable Energy for All (2025). CONFERENCE REPORT. https://www.seforall.org/system/files/2025-04/EHC25-Conference%20Report.pdf

Chicago

Sustainable Energy for All. CONFERENCE REPORT. 2025. https://www.seforall.org/system/files/2025-04/EHC25-Conference%20Report.pdf.

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BibTeX

@techreport{sustainableenergyforall2025conference, author = {{Sustainable Energy for All}}, title = {{CONFERENCE REPORT}}, institution = {Sustainable Energy for All}, year = {2025}, url = {https://www.seforall.org/system/files/2025-04/EHC25-Conference%20Report.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }