We are convinced that change begins with education. That is why RePower Ukraine launched the Sunny Future children's educational project, designed to develop schoolchildren's understanding of renewable energy principles, ecological thinking, and environmental responsibility. The first meeting within the program was held at the Poltava Interschool Resource Center. The first students to join Sunny Future were those in grades 4-8. Captivated by the energy of the future Iaroslava Denisova, the foundation's director, told the children about RePower Ukraine's activities, mission, and motivation for creating an educational program for the youngest children. Oleksandr Subbota, a solar power plant designer in Ukraine, was also a guest at the event. He explained to the schoolchildren how solar panels work, what types of energy there are, and why it is important to use natural resources responsibly. In addition to theory, the meeting turned into a lively dialogue. Children asked profound and unexpected questions about oil and its impact on the environment, the shape of solar panels, and the role of humans in creating a safe energy system. “Despite their young age, the ...

Our RePower Ukraine Foundation is implementing a project – Evaluating Solar Potential for Municipal Facilities in Ladyzhyn City, that involves calculating and visualising the solar potential of the roofs of 20 municipal buildings in the Ladyzhyn city, and providing recommendations for installing photovoltaic systems and thermal collectors. Overview: The Ladyzhyn City faced an energy crisis when the Ladyzhyn Thermal Power Plant, its primary source of electricity and heat, was targeted by missile attacks from russia and seriously damaged. Understanding the significance of sustainable energy, the city authorities have signed a memorandum with the RePower Ukraine Charity Foundation to implement joint initiatives to accelerate the city's energy transition to renewable energy sources. About the project: The project entails a precise evaluation and visualisation of solar potential using solar mapping technology. This involves the analysis of various factors such as solar radiation, topography, building geometry, roof shapes, and shading. The objective is to provide detailed recommendations for the optimal placement of solar panels and thermal collectors for 20 municipal establishments in the city. Tasks: Conduct ...

The RePower Ukraine Charitable Foundation has provided four portable ALTEK 1075.2 W/h power stations to the Okhtyrka Central District Hospital. Overview: The Okhtyrka hospital is one of the oldest in the Sumy region - it is 100-year-old. Its medical staff was forced to live and work in the hospital basement for the first 45 days of the war as the city suffered relentless bombardments. The hospital was the only medical facility in the area that remained operational during the shelling. The hospital performs more than 2,000 surgeries and handles up to 200 deliveries a year. The establishment has a highly qualified medical staff comprising 40 specialties, with its emergency and urgent care departments operating 24 hours a day. Challenge: Located in Sumy Oblast, 50 kilometers from the border with russia, it faces all the front-line challenges. The constant enemy attacks caused serious damage to the energy infrastructure of Okhtyrka as the city was shelled for 30 days in a row. The missile strike that targeted the Okhtyrka thermal power station in the first ...

The educational course was developed by the RePower Ukraine Charitable Foundation to provide participants with relevant competencies in the field of designing and installing PV plants. It's tailored for war veterans and those who have been displaced due to conflict (IDPs). We've designed it to be inclusive, welcoming individuals with various needs, including those with concussions or amputations. Our aim is to provide a comfortable and successful learning experience for all. Learning format: online and offline (4 days of practical classes in the training center for Solar PV Installers are planned). Requirements for candidates: experience in energy or related fields, preferably with an engineering degree. For those who have successfully passed the selection process, the course is free of charge. Duration of training is 16 weeks. Application submissions are closed. The educational course is carried out in partnership with the State Employment Service of Ukraine, which serves as the project's information and communication partner. What will the course attendee receive? Current knowledge and skills required for employment in ...

RePower Ukraine Charitable Foundation implemented a PV plant installation project for Clinical Multidisciplinary Hospital No. 17 in Kharkiv city as part of our program to provide photovoltaic systems for hospitals across Ukraine. We took full ownership of the project, from initiation to implementation, ensuring its successful execution. Overview: The hospital performs over 4,000 operations yearly and serves as a crucial healthcare facility for the region. It is located 40 kilometers from the border with the aggressor country, adding to its strategic significance. The inpatient department has 585 beds, 700 employees, and a fully functional in-house laboratory for all necessary tests. The hospital is equipped with modern diagnostic equipment, including X-ray, CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, colposcopy, and cardiogram investigations. Challenge: Ongoing shelling attacks in the Kharkiv region caused systematic power outages at the hospital. The hospital requires an uninterrupted energy supply for critical departments to provide urgent and vital medical care to wounded people and all residents in need within the region. Vital medical equipment in departments such as ...

RePower Ukraine Foundation continues to empower healthcare infrastructure in Ukraine. This time the must-have energy equipment was provided to the Pokrovsk Clinical Hospital of Intensive Care, located in Pokrovsk City. Overview: The Pokrovsk Clinical Hospital of Intensive Care plays a crucial role in the healthcare system by providing specialized care to critically ill patients in the war-affected region. This is currently the largest medical institution in the Donetsk region, controlled by Ukraine. The Perinatal Center of the Pokrovsky Hospital is the only facility in the region where children are delivered and nursed. There are three bomb shelters on its premises, which are currently being prepared to provide comprehensive medical care. Challenge: One of the main challenges faced by this hospital is the unstable electricity supply. The Russian occupiers systematically destroy energy infrastructure facilities, resulting in an unreliable power supply. Additionally, there are voltage fluctuations that cause power outages and damage critical medical equipment. Such equipment is essential in the intensive care units and the perinatal center, where premature infants are cared for. Solution: RePower ...

RePower Ukraine Charitable Foundation initiated a PV plant installation project for the Infectious Disease Department of Irpin Central Hospital as part of our program to provide photovoltaic systems for hospitals across Ukraine. We acted as a technical consulting partner, offering comprehensive support throughout the project implementation, including design and installation works. Overview: Located just 27 km away from Kyiv, Irpin Central Hospital serves as a crucial healthcare facility for the region. With a total population of 75,913 people, including 52,799 residing in Irpin, the hospital provides essential medical care with 310 in-patient beds in the main clinic, 40 beds in the Children's City Hospital, and 85 beds in the Maternity Hospital. The institution persevered during the occupation, with the medical staff tirelessly providing essential medical care, assisting in childbirth, and covertly sheltering Ukrainian defenders from enemy soldiers. Challenge: Due to ongoing shelling attacks on the energy infrastructure of Ukraine and subsequent blackouts, the hospital had to prioritize ensuring a stable energy supply for critical departments in order to mitigate the risks of power disruptions. A ...

RePower Ukraine Charitable Foundation supplied essential energy backup equipment to the surgeons' team at a mobile stabilization point led by Doctor Mr. Igor Belkin. Overview: The mobile stabilization point serves as a crucial facility, offering emergency medical aid and stabilization to individuals injured in the front-line region. The medical team consists of 5-6 surgeons and anesthesiologists dedicated to saving lives. Over the past year, the team provided emergency aid to 3.5 thousand people. Challenge: Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy system and critical infrastructure have severely disrupted access to electricity. Availability of uninterrupted power supply is crucial for saving lives in hospitals, especially in the front-line region. Solution: RePower Ukraine Charitable Foundation procured and delivered essential energy backup equipment to the dedicated Igor Belkin surgical team. Equipment includes a portable solar battery, charging station, flashlight spotlights, and surge-protected extension leads. Gratitude: Our foundation expresses deep appreciation to all generous donors, including our esteemed friend and ambassador, Camille Dressler from the Scottish Islands, for their contributions to the fundraising campaign. ...

RePower Ukraine Charitable Foundation team with the support of Swiss electricity sector companies delivered and distributed valuable #repowering_donations across municipalities in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Kherson and Sumy regions of Ukraine. The municipalities, regional hospitals who suffer from the power shortages received 13 generators, heat fans, petrol water pumps and other equipment delivered from Switzerland.