Thundergrid is supporting another tidy looking EV charging installation at a hospital facility in New Zealand. The 38 chargers across five sites are a great starting point in electrifying the hospital fleet. We are proud to be helping decarbonise the important health sector!
A Sustainable Future for Healthcare
In recent years, sustainability has become a focal point across all sectors, including the healthcare industry. As hospitals and healthcare providers strive to reduce their carbon footprints and contribute to a healthier planet, one significant opportunity lies in the electrification of their fleets. Electrifying the hospital fleet, especially for hospital clusters spread across multiple sites, not only supports sustainability goals but also enhances the health sector’s ability to provide services efficiently.
The Growing Importance of Sustainability in Healthcare
Electrification is seen as one of the most practical steps towards reducing a hospital’s carbon emissions. By adopting electric vehicles, hospitals can lower their dependence on fossil fuels and reduce the emissions associated with transportation. Moreover, the healthcare sector has an obligation to set an example, promoting cleaner, healthier environments for both patients and the general public.
The Challenges of Electrifying Hospital Fleets
While the benefits of electrification are clear, transitioning to an all-electric hospital fleet does present challenges, especially when it comes to the logistical and infrastructural demands for larger healthcare systems that operate across multiple sites.
Charging Infrastructure is one of the main hurdles, especially for hospital with several sites and power constraints onsite. Each site will require its own charging stations, and for healthcare systems that span multiple locations, the logistical challenges of providing power to these facilities can be daunting.
EV Charging Solutions for Fleets
For hospitals in urban areas with space constraints, setting up these charging stations may require creative solutions, such as incorporating charging points in existing car parks or building dedicated EV hubs. Thundergrid clusters chargers and implements dynamic load management to each site. We also ensure that charging stations are well-maintained and looked after even beyond the installation as this will be critical to maintaining smooth operations.
By embracing this shift to electrification, hospitals can improve their operational efficiency, contribute to climate goals, and ultimately foster a healthier environment for both patients and the communities they serve. There are more chargers to come…