Lithuanian solar energy company Okata UAB has successfully completed a solar power project in Ukraine, bringing much-needed electricity to public institutions in Odessa. The total capacity of the installed solar plants is just over 506 kWp. These solar plants will provide power to five important institutions:
- The Children’s Social and Psychological Rehabilitation Centre of the Odesa City Council,
- Berezivka Central City Hospital,
- The Rehabilitation Centre for Persons with Psychophysical Disabilities,
- A Primary School in the Berezivka Region,
- The Social Services Centre of the Odesa City Council.
Ukraine’s energy infrastructure has faced significant damage since the Russian invasion in 2022, leaving many institutions without reliable electricity. Power cuts have been frequent, especially during winter, when energy demand is highest. These solar projects offer a reliable and sustainable solution to help meet the energy needs of these vital institutions.
The newly installed solar power plants are expected to generate around 549,703 kWh of electricity per year, covering about two-thirds of the energy consumption of the institutions they serve. This will help ensure a more stable and uninterrupted power supply, even during challenging conditions.
In September 2024, representatives from Lithuania and Ukraine gathered in Odesa to celebrate the successful completion of the project. The event highlighted the importance of renewable energy, not only for Ukraine’s recovery but also for building a sustainable future. Ukrainian representatives expressed their gratitude to Lithuania’s Ministry of Environment, the Environmental Project Management Agency, and all partners involved in the project.
The project started in August 2023, following the signing of a contract between Lithuania’s Environmental Project Management Agency and Okata UAB. It is funded by the Climate Change Programme, which is managed by the Environmental Project Management Agency. Okata UAB and its partners also contributed about one-third of the project’s total cost.
This initiative marks an important step towards reducing dependence on fossil fuels and promoting clean energy sources in Ukraine, paving the way for a greener, more resilient future.
