23 hospitals in frontline regions of Ukraine to receive solar energy

The Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation, together with the Ukrainian-Netherlands Charitable Foundation Lifeline with support of the Ukraine Partnership Facility (a programme from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) commissioned by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs), and Stichting de Boomgaard, is launching a large-scale project to provide energy resilience for hospitals in frontline regions of Ukraine. As part of this initiative, 23 medical institutions will receive autonomous solar power stations with energy storage systems. 

This project responds to the ongoing destruction of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure due to russian attacks and aims to strengthen the energy independence of the country’s critical infrastructure. A total of 2,700 solar panels will be installed, generating 1.6 million kWh of clean energy per year. The overall investment amounts to €3.4 million. 

Yuliana Onishchuk, Founder & CEO of the Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation: 

“This project is a powerful example of how international collaboration can create life-saving solutions. By joining forces across borders, we’re not only lighting up hospital rooms; we’re bringing resilience and dignity to communities facing daily uncertainty. Thanks to the unwavering support of the Ukraine Partnership Facility (a programme from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) commissioned by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and Stichting de Boomgaard, we are helping Ukraine build a more independent and hopeful future.” 

The first two hospitals in Mykolaiv are already operational and will be transferred to local authorities today. The remaining 21 will follow in the coming months. In addition, a pilot installation will be tested in one school to evaluate solar solutions for the education sector. 

The Solarge solar panels are lightweight, glass-free, non-toxic, impact-resistant, and easy to install. All systems include batteries, enabling healthcare operations to continue at night and during blackouts. 

This initiative is part of the Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation’s long-term mission to ensure sustainable, safe, and autonomous energy access for Ukraine’s most vulnerable communities—especially schools and hospitals. 

This project is made possible with the support of: 

The Ukraine Partnership Facility (UPF) funds this project. UPF is a programme from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency commissioned by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs. De Boomgaard Foundation, Solarge, Ukrainian-Netherlands Charitable Foundation Lifeline, and the Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation. 

We thank all partners for their trust and cooperation. Together, we are building an energy-resilient future for Ukraine.