Hospitals in three more regions of Ukraine will be able to operate even during blackouts
- energyactua
- 4 days ago
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The Ukrainian charity foundation Energy Act for Ukraine has launched the construction of hybrid solar power plants in three medical facilities across the country. This is a critically important step that will enable hospitals to continue operating during blackouts and safeguard patients’ lives — even when Ukraine’s energy system faces its most severe challenges.
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.
In November–December 2025, due to large-scale attacks on the energy infrastructure, the country experienced a record number of emergency outages. Some regions remained without electricity for 12–16 hours a day, forcing hospitals to rely on generators — a solution that cannot ensure the continuous and safe operation of complex medical equipment and remains a financially burdensome source of energy.
The launch of three new solar power plants is part of a large-scale program aimed at protecting critical infrastructure and strengthening the energy resilience of frontline regions. As part of this initiative, Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation, together with Ukrainian-Netherlands Charitable Foundation Lifeline, will equip 22 medical facilities with autonomous solar power plants and energy storage systems.
Three hospitals that will gain energy autonomy
Medical facility in Kirovohrad region
This is one of the key medical centers in the region, providing highly specialized cardiology care. During blackouts, the hospital risks interruptions in the operation of equipment that is essential for monitoring patients’ vital signs.
The solar power plant will enable the hospital to:
· maintain stable power supply for intensive care and diagnostic departments;
· stabilize the operation of angiographic equipment;
· ensure uninterrupted functioning of intensive care units;
· reduce diesel fuel consumption and increase overall energy independence.
Maternity hospital in Cherkasy region
The maternity hospital has been operating since 1964 and receives thousands of women in labor every year. It plays a crucial role in safeguarding the reproductive health of women and newborns in the region.
The solar plant and energy storage system will provide uninterrupted power supply for:
· delivery rooms and the obstetric operating unit;
· intensive care units for mothers and newborn;
· the neonatal care department;
· emergency evacuation lighting.
The installation of the solar system will ensure the stable operation of critical medical equipment even during prolonged outages.
Hospital in Dnipropetrovsk region
The first of the three hospitals where construction has already begun is located in the Dnipropetrovsk region — an area that regularly suffers from shelling and unstable energy supply.
The new hybrid solar plant will provide continuous power for:
· the blood bank;
· the clinical and diagnostic laboratory;
· the radiology department and CT room;
· the pediatric department;
· the emergency surgery department and trauma center (backup power).
“These three hospitals are only part of the large-scale effort to strengthen the energy resilience of Ukraine’s medical infrastructure. We are deeply grateful to the Government of the Netherlands, Solarge, and the De Boomgaard Foundation for their trust and partnership. Every installed solar plant means saved lives, protected doctors, and peace of mind for patients during the darkest moments of the war,” - Yuliana Onishchuk, CEO & Founder of the Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation.
