The University Clinical Center Tuzla (UKC Tuzla) has officially launched one of the most significant energy projects in the healthcare sector of Bosnia and Herzegovina by issuing a public tender for the procurement and installation of solar power systems. The project involves the construction of solar power plants with a total installed capacity exceeding 530 kilowatt- peak (kWp), to be installed on facilities at Plava Hospital, the Clinic for Internal Medicine, and the Gradina Surgical Branch.
The solar power plant at Plava Hospital will have an installed capacity of 148.005 kWp and will be installed on the roof of the hospital building. The project includes the installation of 253 photovoltaic modules, each with a capacity of 585 Wp, mounted using a ballast system.
A second solar power plant, with a planned capacity of 101.79 kWp, will be installed on the roof of the Clinic for Internal Medicine and will include 174 photovoltaic modules of the same individual capacity. The largest solar power plant within this project will be constructed on the roofs of the Clinic for Surgery and the Clinic for Children’s Diseases. This system will have a total installed capacity of 280.215 kWp and will consist of 479 photovoltaic modules.
According to the Director of the University Clinical Center Tuzla, Prof. Dr. Šekib Umihanić, the primary objective of the project is to generate electricity from renewable energy sources to meet the institution’s own needs, while simultaneously reducing electricity costs and strengthening energy independence. “This is a strategic step for the future of UKC Tuzla. By investing in solar power plants, we are directly reducing high operating energy costs, which enables us to redirect the saved funds into key priority areas- such as the modernization of medical equipment, the improvement of healthcare services, and enhanced patient care. At the same time, we are making an active contribution to the fight against climate change and achieving significant environmental benefits, including reduced CO₂ emissions and the creation of a healthier environment for all our citizens,” Director Umihanić emphasized.
According to the tender documentation, the subject of the public procurement is the supply and installation of photovoltaic systems in full compliance with the prescribed technical specifications and design solutions. UKC Tuzla benefits from highly favorable climatic conditions, characterized by a high level of solar irradiation and minimal shading of roof surfaces, which enables efficient and reliable utilization of solar energy.
The estimated value of the public procurement amounts to 512,820.51 KM, excluding VAT, while the deadline for the submission of bids is February 18, 2026.
Following commissioning, the project is expected to generate a substantial annual output of clean, renewable electricity, positioning UKC Tuzla among the largest producers of solar energy within the public sector in the region. This initiative aligns with global “green hospital” trends and supports the long-term strategic commitment of UKC Tuzla to enhanced energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.
