Hybrid solar power plant for Chernihiv hospital

Unisolar Joined in Assisting Hospitals Affected by the Full-Scale Invasion

On May 10, the hybrid solar system installed at the Chernihiv Regional Children’s Hospital was presented, allowing the medical facility to receive power autonomously for up to 8 hours in case of a blackout. Additionally, the hospital will now be able to save up to 5,000 euros annually on electricity.

The installation of the solar system was part of the “50 SOLAR HOSPITALS” project by the “Energy Act For Ukraine Foundation,” with Unisolar as the technical partner. The project was funded by Garnier and Menlo Electric.

“Last year, we experienced what it’s like for a medical institution to operate in active combat conditions. When medical staff work around the clock without light, water, or heating. We are very grateful to the donors and the foundation for responding to help us,” said Andriy Linnik, Head of the Chernihiv Regional Health Department.

As the technical partner of the “Energy Act For Ukraine Foundation,” Unisolar designed and installed a 35 kW station with a 96 kWh uninterruptible power supply system, which will now meet the energy needs of the neonatal and premature infant intensive care unit.

The system also includes powerful battery systems for storing energy from solar panels, with the option to connect to the grid in case of insufficient sunlight.

Thus, the Chernihiv Regional Children’s Hospital has become the first project for energy independence of medical institutions within the “50 Solar Hospitals” campaign.

It is important to note that the hybrid solar system installed at this hospital will reduce CO2 emissions by 1,139 tons over 25 years of system operation.

“Today was a very important day for us – we launched the hybrid solar station at our hospital. This is very significant because it will supply the needs of the ‘infant ward,’ where our smallest patients are treated, requiring very sophisticated equipment. We are therefore delighted and very grateful, knowing that such a project required a lot of effort.”