EU-backed ‘Ray of Hope’ brings new solar energy to hospitals in Kyiv region
Two additional solar photovoltaic systems with capacities of 44.9 kW and 102 kW have been installed in two health care facilities in the Kyiv region under the ‘Ray of Hope’ initiative.
The solar panels were delivered under the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, managed by the Energy Community Secretariat in close cooperation with Ukraine’s Health and Energy ministries. Due to continuing Russian missile and drone attacks which target Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, hospitals frequently face power disruptions. The new solar PV systems ensure that critical functions – such as intensive care units, surgical operations, and emergency departments – remain fully operational even during outages.
“The Ray of Hope is a testament to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund’s efficacy in combining immediate relief with long-term transformation of Ukraine’s energy system,” said Artur Lorkowski, Director of the Energy Community Secretariat.
“Ensuring the energy independence of Ukraine’s critical infrastructure facilities remains one of the priorities of our work. Solar panels installed in healthcare institutions will enable doctors to save hundreds and thousands of lives even in the event of possible disruption to the power system caused by Russian attacks,” noted Svitlana Grynchuk, Minister of Energy of Ukraine. She thanked the contribution of Ukraine’s international partners to this process and the support provided through the Ukraine Energy Support Fund and the ‘Ray of Hope’ initiative.
Health Minister Viktor Liashko highlighted that equipping medical institutions with alternative energy sources was an important step for Ukraine’s energy independence and stable work of the healthcare system. He added: “I’m grateful for international partners’ support that allows us to save lives even in the most difficult times.”
Launched in 2023 by the European Commission and implemented by the Secretariat through the Fund, the ‘Ray of Hope’ initiative continues to expand, with over 130 projects currently under development and 193 hospitals in the pipeline. The initiative is supported by the EU and other international donors – Germany, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Canada. Ukraine’s Ministry of Health has already defined 300 priority medical institutions to take part in the initiative.
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