RUPHA SOLAR
Powering Healthcare. Reducing Energy Costs. Building a Sustainable Future.
Affordable Solar Energy Solutions for Healthcare Facilities
RUPHA Solar is an initiative of the Rural & Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA), established to help healthcare facilities access affordable, reliable and sustainable solar energy solutions through negotiated partnerships with solar providers, financial institutions and other service providers.
Launched on 13th August 2026 at PrideInn Azure, Nairobi, the initiative seeks to address the growing cost of electricity and the need for reliable power in healthcare facilities.
Through RUPHA’s coordinated approach, facilities can access preferential solar packages, flexible payment arrangements and financing options designed to make the transition to solar energy more accessible.
Why RUPHA Solar?
Reliable electricity is essential to healthcare delivery. From operating medical equipment and diagnostic systems to maintaining cold-chain storage, lighting and essential hospital services, uninterrupted power is critical.
However, rising electricity costs and unreliable power supply continue to place pressure on healthcare facilities.
RUPHA Solar provides an opportunity for facilities to transition towards more affordable and dependable energy solutions without necessarily having to make substantial upfront investments.
What Facilities Stand to Gain
- Affordable Solar Solutions: Access preferential pricing and specially negotiated packages through RUPHA partnerships.
- Reduced Electricity Costs: Reduce dependence on conventional grid electricity and manage long-term energy expenditure.
- Reliable Power Supply: Improve energy reliability for essential healthcare operations.
- Backup Power: Support continuity of services during electricity interruptions.
- Flexible Financing: Access payment arrangements and financing options suited to facility requirements.
- Sustainable Operations: Embrace cleaner energy and reduce dependence on conventional electricity sources.
Flexible Payment and Financing Options
One of the key features of RUPHA Solar is the flexibility it offers healthcare facilities in financing their solar installations.
RUPHA has facilitated arrangements that allow facilities to transition to solar energy without necessarily bearing the full installation cost upfront.
1. KPLC-Equivalent Monthly Payment Plan
Under this arrangement, a facility contributes an agreed monthly amount equivalent to what it has traditionally been spending on electricity from KPLC. Instead of making the same expenditure towards conventional electricity, the facility directs the agreed monthly contribution towards payment for its solar energy solution.
This provides a structured approach to financing solar installations using the facility’s existing electricity expenditure as a guide.
The actual monthly contribution and payment period are agreed based on the facility’s energy consumption, system requirements and the negotiated terms.
2. Bank-Facilitated Solar Financing
For facilities that prefer external financing, RUPHA has engaged financial institutions willing to support solar installations.
Under this arrangement, a bank finances the solar project, enabling the facility to undertake installation without having to raise the entire investment upfront. The facility subsequently repays the bank through agreed instalments over the financing period.
This option provides facilities with an alternative pathway to adopting solar energy while managing their cash flow.
3. Negotiated Packages and Flexible Payment Arrangements
Through its partnerships, RUPHA facilitates access to preferential solar packages, negotiated pricing and flexible payment arrangements from solar providers and other service partners.
Facilities can explore available options and identify solutions that best match their energy requirements and financial capacity.
How RUPHA Supports the Programme
RUPHA coordinates the initiative and facilitates engagement between healthcare facilities, solar solution providers and financing institutions.
Our role includes:
- Negotiating preferential packages and commercial terms for participating facilities.
- Facilitating access to financing through banks and other financial partners.
- Connecting facilities with appropriate solar solution providers.
- Coordinating engagement and implementation of solar projects.
- Supporting participating facilities throughout the programme.
Who Can Participate?
RUPHA Solar is open to healthcare facilities seeking affordable and reliable energy solutions.
RUPHA members enjoy preferential access to negotiated packages and benefits. Non-member facilities may also explore participation under the available programme arrangements.
How to Get Started
Interested healthcare facilities can express their interest through RUPHA.
The process involves:
- Register Your Interest: Contact RUPHA to express interest in the solar programme.
- Facility Assessment: Your facility’s energy consumption and solar requirements are evaluated.
- Explore Available Options: Review suitable solar solutions, negotiated packages and financing arrangements.
- Agree on Terms: Select a suitable payment or financing arrangement.
- Implementation: Proceed with the agreed installation and deployment in coordination with the relevant service provider.
Take the Next Step Towards Affordable Energy
Your facility deserves reliable power without unnecessary financial pressure.
Join RUPHA Solar and explore practical, affordable and flexible pathways to powering your healthcare facility.
Contact RUPHA today to express your interest and find out how your facility can benefit.
Rural & Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA)
Website: www.rupha.co.ke
Email: info@rupha.co.ke
Phone: 0757 626 748 / 0794 673 821
