Quick Highlights
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23 frontline hospitals will be equipped with hybrid solar-plus-storage systems in 2025.
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2,700 lightweight Solarge panels will supply 1.6 million kWh of electricity annually—enough to keep critical equipment running during grid outages.
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€3.4 million phase-one budget secured via the Ukraine Partnership Facility (UPF) and the Dutch Stichting de Boomgaard Foundation.
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Expansion goal: add 60 more hospitals once additional funding is raised.
Project Overview
The Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation has launched a large-scale renewable-energy program that targets hospitals located near active combat zones. By installing hybrid solar power plants paired with battery storage, the initiative aims to:
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Guarantee uninterrupted life-saving services during shelling-related blackouts.
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Cut operating costs amid soaring energy prices.
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Demonstrate a rapid-deployment model for other critical facilities.
Early Success in Mykolaiv
Two hospitals in Mykolaiv Oblast are already operating on the new autonomous systems and report:
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Stable power for intensive-care units, labs, and communications.
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Reduced reliance on diesel generators.
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Lower monthly electricity bills.
The foundation is also piloting a similar setup at a nearby school, signaling potential expansion into the education sector.
Investment & Scaling Plans
| Phase | Sites Covered | Budget | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 23 hospitals | €3.4 million | Funded and under deployment |
| Phase 2 | +60 hospitals | Funding sought | Concept stage |
“Our goal is energy independence for facilities under constant fire,” explains Yuliana Onishchuk, founder of the Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation. “With additional partners, we can triple the impact.”
Key technical partner Solarge supplies glass-free, non-toxic panels designed for rapid installation on rooftops that cannot bear heavy loads.
Partnership Ecosystem
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Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation – project developer and installer.
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Ukraine Partnership Facility (UPF) – Dutch government program managed by RVO, primary financier.
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Stichting de Boomgaard Foundation – co-funding philanthropic partner.
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Solarge – provider of lightweight photovoltaic modules.
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UNBF Lifeline – logistical support and on-the-ground coordination.
About the Campaigns
The initiative forms part of the foundation’s broader “100 Solar Schools” and “50 Solar Hospitals” drives, which deploy renewable microgrids to frontline social institutions across Ukraine. Each site receives:
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A rooftop PV array sized to local demand.
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A battery energy storage system for nighttime and emergency use.
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Smart inverters configured for seamless grid isolation.
Next Steps
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Complete phase-one installations by year-end.
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Measure performance data to secure more donors.
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Scale to 60 additional hospitals, prioritizing regions with the most frequent outages.
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Replicate the model for schools, water utilities, and emergency shelters.
“These systems let surgeons keep operating even when the grid goes dark,” says a chief physician at one of the newly powered hospitals. “It’s not just green energy—it’s lifesaving energy.”
