SOLAR ENERGY
RESILIENCE PROGRAM
Bringing light and stability to families living through ongoing energy attacks
HFU’s impact to date
1,400+
homes equipped with solar kits
4,000+
people now have electricity during blackouts
135,000+
hours of emergency power delivered to families
Keeping Homes Alive
During Blackouts
Across Ukraine, families now live through daily power outages caused by ongoing attacks on energy infrastructure. When electricity disappears, apartments go dark, heat stops, food spoils, and parents cannot even charge a phone to contact loved ones. Our team delivers solar energy resilience kits that connect directly to home electrical panels, allowing entire apartments to function for hours during blackouts. Lights turn back on, children can sleep safely, and families can cook, stay warm, and remain connected even when the grid fails.
Power Returned to Her Home
After weeks of blackouts, a portable solar kit gave her light and heat again.
After the Strike
Her home was damaged. Electricity never came back. A solar kit now powers what she has left.
“Normal Life has Disappeared”
As winter blackouts deepen across Ukraine, Hope For Ukraine helped ABC News document what it means to survive without power, heat, or certainty. Families described nights spent in freezing apartments, sleeping in coats and blankets while waiting for electricity to return. For many elderly residents, even charging a phone or calling for help has become difficult. Solar energy kits now provide light, warmth, and a way to stay connected when the grid fails.
Restoring Light in the Darkness
When electricity disappears, daily life stops. Families cannot cook, heat their homes, refrigerate medicine, or charge phones to contact loved ones. Through portable solar energy kits, Hope For Ukraine provides reliable power during blackouts caused by ongoing attacks on critical infrastructure. These systems allow households to keep lights on, stay warm, and remain connected even when the grid goes down.
“There used to be a house where I could warm up and feel safe. Now I simply wait for the day to pass without anxiety or bad news.”
— Halyna Natiatullina, displaced pensioner in Kryvyi Rih
Help families stay warm and connected during blackouts.
Solar Energy Resilience Program FAQ
What is the Solar Energy Resilience Program in Ukraine?
The Solar Energy Resilience Program by Hope for Ukraine provides solar power kits to families affected by blackouts caused by attacks on energy infrastructure. These systems help households maintain electricity, heat, and basic daily functions during outages.
How do solar kits help families in Ukraine?
Solar energy kits provide backup power for lights, heating devices, cooking, and charging phones. This allows families to stay safe, warm, and connected even when the electrical grid fails.
Who receives solar energy support in Ukraine?
The program supports families living near the frontline, displaced households, and vulnerable individuals such as elderly residents who are most affected by prolonged power outages.
How many people has the program helped so far?
Hope for Ukraine has equipped over 1,400 homes with solar kits, helping more than 4,000 people maintain electricity during blackouts and delivering over 135,000 hours of emergency power.
Why is solar energy important during the war in Ukraine?
Ongoing attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure have caused frequent blackouts, leaving families without light, heat, or communication. Solar energy provides a reliable, independent power source when the grid is unavailable.
What does a solar energy kit include?
A typical solar energy resilience kit includes a portable power station, solar panels for charging, and essential equipment like lighting and cooking support. These systems are designed to power key household needs during outages.
How much does it cost to provide a solar kit?
A full solar energy kit costs approximately $800 and can provide a family with reliable backup power for daily survival needs during blackouts.
How does solar power improve daily life for families?
Solar power allows families to keep lights on, stay warm, cook meals, refrigerate medicine, and charge phones. This restores a sense of stability and safety during ongoing disruptions.
How can I help provide solar power to families in Ukraine?
You can help by donating to the Solar Energy Resilience Program. Your support helps fund solar kits that provide light, heat, and essential power to families living without reliable electricity.
Is monthly giving an option for supporting solar kits?
Yes, monthly donations help fund ongoing delivery of solar kits. A recurring gift can contribute to providing consistent energy support to families throughout the year.