The RePower Ukraine Foundation implemented another innovative project – the installation of a photovoltaic plant at Kharkiv Children’s Hospital. This project is not just a technical solution, but a true breakthrough in ensuring energy independence and environmental sustainability for the region.
The heart of the system is a powerful 30 kW solar power plant, complemented by a reliable backup power system with a capacity of 43 kWh. This combination will ensure uninterrupted power supply to the palliative care, rehabilitation departments, and neurological inpatient unit even in the absence of external power and at night, guaranteeing the continuity of critically important medical processes.
The project reflects the key principles of our foundation:
- Strengthening the energy resilience of vital infrastructure
- Advancing Ukraine towards energy independence
- Implementing environmentally clean technologies
- Demonstrating the potential of renewable energy sources in socially significant spheres
The implementation of this project will not only significantly reduce the hospital’s carbon footprint but will also allow redirecting saved funds to improve medical services and equipment, directly enhancing the quality of healthcare for Kharkiv’s youngest patients.
“Our mission is to ensure energy independence for critically important infrastructure facilities, especially in frontline regions,” said the representatives of the RePower Ukraine foundation. “Installing solar power plants in Kharkiv hospitals is not just a step towards energy autonomy, but an investment in Ukraine’s future, which we envision as green and sustainable.”
The project demonstrates the importance of transitioning to renewable energy sources to ensure uninterrupted power supply to medical facilities. In conditions of constant attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure, autonomous energy supply systems become vital.
“We have had the privilege of installing solar panels with the RePower Ukraine fund at the 17th hospital. This has ensured a constant power supply, even during outages, benefiting the medical facility. The equipment provided by our international partners will now do the same for the children’s hospital. I am deeply grateful for this support and look forward to similar cooperation in other medical institutions,” said Ihor Terekhov, the Mayor of Kharkiv.
The project is being implemented in close cooperation with the Kharkiv City Council and the hospital administration, demonstrating the effectiveness of partnerships between the public sector, local authorities, and medical institutions.
We also express our sincere gratitude to all our donors whose support made this project possible. In particular, the project is being implemented with high-quality equipment – solar panels, inverters, and batteries from the leading Chinese company Jinko. We are deeply grateful to the German Solar Association – Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft e.V. (BSW), Solar Power Europe, and the Solar Support Ukraine initiative for their invaluable contribution.
Special thanks to Camille, the ambassador of the RePower Ukraine foundation, for her dedication to the cause. And, of course, our hearts are filled with warmth and gratitude to Raasay Community Renewables and the children of Raasay Primary School (Ireland) – their initiative and fundraising efforts are a true example of how even the youngest community members can make a significant contribution to an important cause. This involvement is very symbolic – children in distant Ireland are helping children in Ukraine. This support inspires us and proves that together we can achieve incredible results.
