The Kostopil Multidisciplinary Hospital is installing a 16 kWh heat pump to address the inadequacies of the current hot water supply system. At present, hot water is provided by boilers, but their capacity falls short of meeting the hospital’s full needs. The new heat pump, powered by renewable energy, will ensure a continuous supply of hot water to one of the hospital buildings throughout the year. This upgrade will significantly enhance the hospital’s infrastructure and improve patient comfort.
The Embassy of Germany in Ukraine contributed UAH 1,046,000 towards the installation of the heat pump, with an additional UAH 567,590 allocated from the community budget.
“There are currently 10 boilers in the building, but they are costly to operate. These boilers provide hot water to only 20 locations, including individual wards, catering areas, and showers. The new heat pump will meet 70% of our hot water needs while also reducing electricity expenses,” said David Didukh, Secretary of the Kostopil City Council.
Preliminary estimates suggest that the community could save approximately UAH 400,000 annually. These savings can be redirected towards other energy efficiency initiatives, purchasing medications, or acquiring necessary equipment for the hospital.
“In 2025, we plan to implement further energy efficiency measures at the medical facility as part of the Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings in Ukraine project. This includes installing another 16 kWh heat pump and a rooftop solar power plant,” says Vitalii Povkh, Head of the Department of Economics and Regional Development at the Kostopil City Council.
The air-to-water heat pump extracts heat from the outside air (even at temperatures as low as -15 degrees Celsius), increases its temperature using a compressor, and transfers the energy to the water circulating in the heating system. According to Ecoclub’s calculations, the payback period for such equipment ranges from 1.5 to 4 years for water heating and from 6 to 7 years when used for both water heating and space heating.
More details on the types of heat pumps and the development of technical documentation for communities via the link (In Ukrainian).