Sun, pellets, and 17 generators: Hospital No. 5 in Korabelnyi is building its own energy system

City Hospital No. 5, located in Mykolaiv’s Korabelnyi District, is preparing for possible prolonged power outages and disruptions to heating and water supplies this winter. The medical facility already has 17 generators, two solar power plants with a combined capacity of 140 kW, its own well, and 10 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen. At the same time, some work to strengthen the hospital’s energy independence still needs to be completed.

This was reported on November 13, 2026, by the Mykolaiv Regional State Administration following a working visit to the medical facility by Heorhii Reshetilov, acting head of the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration.

During the inspection, the main focus was on the hospital’s readiness to operate during the autumn-winter period in the event of possible disruptions to centralized electricity, heating, and water supplies. The availability of medical oxygen needed to treat patients was also checked.

17 generators and solar power plants

The hospital has 17 generators connected for emergency power supply. The main units, which power the clinical buildings and essential utility facilities, are equipped with automatic transfer switches. These systems automatically switch the power supply to a backup source if the main one fails.

The medical facility has already built up reserves of diesel fuel and gasoline. At the same time, it is purchasing an additional 7 tonnes of diesel fuel needed to ensure autonomous operation.

In addition to generators, the hospital uses two solar power plants with a combined capacity of 140 kW. They are equipped with storage batteries that allow the electricity generated to be saved for later use.

In 2026, a separate energy storage system was also installed at the facility for backup power supply.

Some diagnostic and laboratory equipment, as well as patient monitoring systems, are equipped with uninterruptible power supplies. An additional battery has also been installed in the maternity ward.

Pellet heating, backup boiler on standby

The main heat supply for City Hospital No. 5 is provided by a boiler house that runs on pellets—a solid fuel made from compressed wood or other plant materials.

In case of problems with the main heating system, a modular boiler unit with a capacity of 1.8 MW, powered by diesel fuel, is available.

However, the backup boiler unit is not currently located at the hospital. It is being stored at the Mykolaiv Oblteploenergo municipal enterprise.

Its own well and medical oxygen reserves

The hospital has its own artesian well to ensure a water supply. A reverse-osmosis water purification system is also in operation at the facility.

This gives the medical facility an alternative source of water in case of problems with the centralized network.

The inspection also paid particular attention to the supply of medical oxygen to patients.

The hospital has signed a supply contract and built up a reserve of 10 tonnes of liquid oxygen.

The medical facility also has its own oxygen generator. However, the equipment is currently undergoing maintenance.

What still needs to be done before winter

Following the inspection, Heorhii Reshetilov positively assessed the hospital’s level of energy independence, while also identifying tasks that need to be completed soon.

“We need to complete the fuel purchases and explore opportunities to secure funding or assistance to acquire additional uninterruptible power supplies for medical equipment. It is important to ensure that medical staff can continue working and patients can receive the care they need on time, even in difficult conditions,” he emphasized.

Thus, despite having generators, solar power plants, energy storage systems, its own water supply, and oxygen reserves, preparations at Hospital No. 5 for winter challenges are still ongoing.

In particular, the hospital still needs to complete the purchase of diesel fuel and find ways to acquire additional uninterruptible power supplies for medical equipment.

Amid Russia’s full-scale aggression and the threat of further attacks on energy infrastructure, ensuring that hospitals can operate autonomously remains an important part of Mykolaiv Oblast’s preparations for winter. The ability to provide care to patients even in emergencies depends directly on a stable supply of electricity, heat, water, and medical oxygen.

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• Generators, blankets, and 2,000 tonnes of mix: Mykolaiv is assembling a winter survival kit
• So treatment can continue: a regional medical facility in Mykolaiv Oblast is being prepared for winter
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