The war in Ukraine has underscored the critical role of renewable energy in strengthening Europe's energy security. Solar power, as the most easily deployable clean energy source, has been key to supporting Ukraine in times of crisis, helping to maintain energy access amid disruptions. Solar power will be crucial for rebuilding the country, ensuring lasting energy security.
SolarPower Europe is a proud partner of the Solar Supports Ukraine campaign, with the BSW, the German Solar Association, and our implementation partners, the RePower Ukraine Charitable Foundation and the Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation.
Together, we're working to install solar on schools and hospitals in Ukraine, tackling energy outages.
To mark the three-year anniversary, the Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation has launched the Light Always Wins campaign. This campaign aims to highlight Ukraine's shift towards a pro-European future, focusing on the transformative power of renewable energy, and the vital role of solar in supporting Ukrainians’ access to energy when they need it the most.
Through its work, the Foundation has facilitated the installation of 900 kW of solar PV capacity and 1 MW of energy storage capacity, across 22 hybrid solar stations in 8 regions, bringing solar to 1.5 million people.
Speaking on the campaign launch, Yuliana Onishchuk, CEO and Founder of the Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation (she/her) said; “Every watt of energy produced, every project realised, and every life changed is a testament to our shared commitment to peace, unity, and a sustainable future. Together, we have turned hardships into a driving force, crisis into innovation, and struggle into meaningful change. And now, as a veil of uncertainty and anxiety shrouds the world, we stay true to our values, beliefs, and love for our Motherland. Because that is the light. And light always wins."
Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO of SolarPower Europe (she/her) said; “I commend Energy Act for Ukraine on their achievement of installing 22 solar PV projects in Ukraine during wartime. These projects provide stable electricity to hospitals and schools, helping people and offering a ray of hope. Solar power, as the most easily deployable clean energy source, will be key to rebuilding Ukraine and ensuring lasting energy security.”
To commemorate the anniversary, the RePower Ukraine Charitable Foundation launched its After Darkness Comes Light information campaign, highlighting Ukraine’s resilience and shift towards renewable energy, with solar power playing a key role in guaranteeing Ukraine's energy security.
Key highlights from 2024 included the inauguration of two hybrid solar and storage systems, one at the Brovary Regional Hospital and the other at the Kharkiv Children’s Hospital.
The Brovary regional hospital’s hybrid solar and storage system consists of a 24 kW solar power plant and a 28.8 kWh energy storage system. It will support a stable electricity supply for the hospital, which issues highly specialised medical care for over 187,000 people in the city of Brovary, and the surrounding community in the Kyiv metropolitan area. The Kharkiv Children hospital’s hybrid solar and storage system consists of a 30 kW solar power plant and 43 kWh energy storage system. It will guarantee that 250 children can receive crucial specialised healthcare services, including palliative care.
Referring to the 3-year Russian invasion anniversary, Svitlana Vovchenko, Director of the RePower Ukraine Charitable Foundation (she/her) said; "Ukraine is rebuilding its energy system step by step. Solar power is not just about generation, it’s also about making hospitals more resilient, keeping critical services running, and reducing pressure on the grid. Every installed panel and every supported project bring us closer to energy security and a more stable future.”
Together, the solar community can support a brighter future for Ukraine.
Слава Україні, Slava Ukraini!
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RePower Ukraine Charitable Foundation’s solar PV project at a Children’s Hospital in Kharkiv, Ukraine © RePower Ukraine Charitable Foundation
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