Outpatient clinics in Irpin received two mobile solar systems
On December 26, 2022 the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) and the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association (UWEA) handed over two 3 kW mobile solar systems to Irpin City Center of Primary Health Care. Solar electricity will allow medical entities in Irpin community, one of the most affected by the Russian aggression in Kyiv region, to use certain medical equipment also in times of power interruptions.
The WWEA and the Global 100% Renewable Energy Platform launched the campaign “Renewables4Ukraine” to raise funds for donating renewable energy equipment for emergency humanitarian aid in Ukraine, in particular, small and stand-alone solar systems, including batteries, power banks, etc. The WWEA-UWEA joint project aims at helping civilians with solving energy problems through the use of renewable energy sources.
Ukraine has a huge wind and solar potentials. Wind and solar technologies, as the most affordable and scalable, will support the independence and prosperity of our country. The use of renewable energy sources is a significant contribution to the energy independence of our country, it is a response to the current challenges of russia’s energy terror. Unlike fossil fuels which russia’s aggressor has turned into a brutal weapon against humanity, renewable energy means peace and democracy.
Stefan Gsänger, Secretary General of the WWEA: “People all over the world express their concrete support for Ukraine. We received donations from individuals and also from companies, smaller amounts, larger amounts. In light of the humanitarian situation, we want to provide you with even more plants and above all, we want to make our modest contribution, so that Ukraine can be energy self-sufficient with help of renewable energy. We know that given the situation in your country, this is just like a drop in the ocean. Nevertheless, we hope that solar sets will proof practically useful and that the signal it sends will be received: you are not alone, we stand by your side.”
“I am pleased that the World Wind Energy Association and the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association together with KNESS Energy company have chosen a town of Irpin for implementing a pilot project aimed at supporting local primary healthcare institutions in their transforming into energy independent ones. The situation in Ukraine and in the Irpin community, this winter in particular, will be the most difficult one in the entire history of the Ukraine’s independence. But with such reliable partners it will be easier for us to survive the energy crisis. On behalf of the entire Irpin community, I wish to express special thanks to Stefan Gsänger, Secretary General of the World Wind Energy Association, and Andriy Konechenkov, Chairman of the Board of the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association, for the very important help and support!” thanked Oleksander Markushyn, the mayor of Irpin.
Andriy Konechenkov, Chairman of the UWEA Board: “The main goal of our project is to provide assistance to hospitals in the regions most affected by russia’s invasion. Solar sets will provide them with electricity generated from the renewable energy sources, namely from solar energy. We have also invited a Ukrainian manufacturer of renewable energy equipment into the project. KNESS Energy has developed a very good mobile solar system that not only generates electricity from solar energy, but can also work as a power bank.”
