Enel has committed to donate 5700 solar photovoltaic panels of 350 watts each to Ukraine, providing a of around 2MW.
The donated solar PV panels will cover up to 11,400 square metres of roofs split among different public buildings in Ukraine.
The delivery is set to take place by summer 2023.
The move marks the first step in the European Commission’s “Ray of Hope” project, announced by President Ursula von der Leyen on donations of solar panels to Ukraine.
She said: “Following my announcements in Kyiv one month ago, today we can announce that a first batch of solar panels will be delivered to Ukraine soon. I want to thank Enel which is donating 5,700 solar panels to Ukraine.
“These solar panels are produced in Europe, in Catania, with the support of the European Innovation Fund. They will provide electricity to schools, hospitals and fire departments. I am convinced that other European companies as well as Member States will be inspired by this first step, so that Ukraine can rely on clean electricity, produced at home.”