From January to early August 2026, 43 healthcare facilities across Ukraine began generating their own electricity as part of the “Ray of Hope” project. The total installed capacity of the commissioned solar power plants amounts to 3,365 kW.

Currently, a further 285 projects at healthcare facilities are at various stages of implementation.

The commissioning of solar power systems at 43 healthcare facilities was made possible thanks to international support. In particular, 32 facilities were supported through German funding, five with the support of Sweden, four with the support of the United Kingdom, and two with the support of the European Union.

The “Ray of Hope” programme is a joint initiative of the European Commission, the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine and the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, implemented within the framework of the Ukraine Energy Support Fund and coordinated by the Energy Community Secretariat.

The programme aims to strengthen the energy resilience of healthcare facilities by equipping them with solar panels, energy storage systems and other equipment to ensure reliable electricity supply and uninterrupted operation even under challenging conditions.