Solar Power Plant for Kharkiv Trauma Hospital
About the Project
RePower Ukraine Foundation has successfully implemented another critical project – installing an advanced solar power plant with energy storage system at the Kharkiv Regional Clinical Trauma Hospital. This project ensures uninterrupted electricity supply for emergency medical care amid ongoing shelling and damage to the national power grid.
The hospital is located in Saltivka, the most heavily shelled district of Kharkiv, where critical infrastructure faces constant threats. This installation represents a vital step towards greater energy independence for both the hospital and the city.
Overview:
Kharkiv Regional Clinical Trauma Hospital:
- Daily treats approximately 600 patients with varying degrees of injury
- Medical services range from minor procedures to complex emergency surgeries
- Serves patients from across the Kharkiv region
- Specializes in treating war-related injuries, including shrapnel wounds and multiple trauma cases
- Operates as one of the region’s key emergency medical facilities
- Located in Saltivka, the most heavily targeted district of Kharkiv
Challenges Before Solar Installation:
- Regular attacks on Kharkiv’s energy infrastructure causing power outages
- The hospital itself was directly hit in 2022
- Critical dependence of surgery and ICU departments on stable electricity
- Need to ensure continuous operation of life-saving medical equipment
- High risks for patients during surgical procedures and intensive care treatment
- Constant threat to critical infrastructure in the heavily shelled district
Project Objectives
To provide the Kharkiv Trauma Hospital with autonomous and reliable electricity supply for uninterrupted operation of surgery and intensive care units, independent of the central power grid status.
Results:
A modern hybrid rooftop solar power plant was installed, guaranteeing stable electricity supply to the hospital’s most critical medical departments and ensuring energy independence. All equipment used in this installation was manufactured in Europe, highlighting the quality and reliability of European renewable energy solutions.
Technical Specifications of the Solar Power Plant:
- Type: Hybrid / Rooftop
- Installed electric capacity: 52.55 kW
- Inverter capacity: 48 kW
- Battery energy storage system: 38.4 kWh
- Number of solar panels: 136 pcs
- Estimated annual electricity production: 61,352 kWh
- Expected annual greenhouse gas emissions reduction: 1,007 kg
Project Context
This is the third RePower Ukraine project in Kharkiv. Previously implemented:
- Rooftop solar power plant for Kharkiv Children’s Hospital No. 5 (palliative care unit where parents can stay with their children)
- Solar installation for Kharkiv City Clinical Multidisciplinary Hospital No. 17 (one of the region’s most vital medical facilities)
All projects aim to ensure energy resilience of the city’s critical medical infrastructure during wartime. These initiatives not only provide sustainable energy to critical healthcare facilities but also symbolize Europe’s commitment to supporting Ukraine’s energy independence and resilience during wartime.
This initiative was made possible thanks to the financial support of the EKOenergy ecolabel, a non-profit organisation promoting renewable energy worldwide, and the equipment provided by Midsummer Energy, Menlo Electric, sun.store, and JinkoSolar within the Solar2Share initiative.