Von der Leyen, EU will send 5700 solar panels to Ukraine

BRUSSELS - "I promised to work with Ukraine on

, important for its energy security. Now we do it: a first batch of

will soon be sent to Ukraine. Thank you Kadri Simson for working with l industry on this issue - I'm sure more donations will come."

announces it in a tweet

.

Simson, Enel CEO

, and Ukrainian Energy Minister

met today in a hybrid format to welcome

The photovoltaic (PV) panels are 350 Watts each, for a total capacity of about 2 MW.

The donated photovoltaic panels will cover up to 11,400 square meters of roofs divided between several public buildings in Ukraine.

, explains the EU Commission.

"The project kicks off a wider initiative to

by developing its renewable capacities. It demonstrates European solidarity in action and how investments in clean technology production can make Europe more safe and independent from an energy point of view. I am very grateful to Enel for this generous donation to Ukraine. Once again,

, not only as a company at the forefront of

, but also for its corporate social responsibility.

We are proud that solar panels produced in the EU will help increase the energy security of schools, hospitals and other public buildings in Ukraine,” underlines Energy Commissioner Kadri

.