The role of energy in health facilities: A conceptual framework and complementary data assessment in Malawi
Fig 2
Conceptual framework of the role of energy in health facilities.
Blue shading: Processes taking place within the health facility Yellow shading: Energy uses not necessarily depending on electricity, except for uses in grey font color *: Included in the quantitative analysis **: Assumptions made by the authors. Abbreviations: CHP: Combined Heating Power ICT: Information and Communication Technologies PV: Photovoltaic HCWT: Healthcare Waste Treatment HVAC: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.