On 7 February 2025, UWEA Board Chairman Andriy Konechenkov and UWEA analyst Yevhenii Kontorshchykov visited Myrhorod for the opening of an off-grid solar station that was installed at the local preschool educational institution No. 12 “Svitliachok”. On the roof of the facility, which educates 185 children, a photovoltaic system with a capacity of 10.4 kW and a battery with a capacity of 12 kWh were installed.
The solar system was installed within the framework of the #Renewables4Ukraine initiative, launched by the World Wind Energy Association and the Global100RE platform in cooperation with UWEA. The project, worth €18,000, was implemented through charitable donations from the Finnish non-profit organisation “EKOenergy” to support Ukraine’s social infrastructure in times of war. All the equipment installation work was carried out by specialists of LLC “Zelena Systema”.
According to the mayor, Serhii Solomakha, the installation of the solar station will not only contribute to ensuring the energy stability of the facility, but will also allow children to receive an education in an environmentally clean environment, in accordance with modern standards of sustainable development. Thanks to the installation of the solar power plant, backup power is provided, which helps to avoid interruptions in heat and water supply.
Stefan Gsanger, Secretary General of the WWEA: “We feel enormous satisfaction and joy at being able to once again provide the children of this kindergarten with a stable electricity supply. The significance of this event goes far beyond a single project. It makes clear the principles on which a better, more peaceful and prosperous world can be built. We are extremely grateful to everyone who made this solar installation possible”.
“Our goal is to popularise “green” energy, including among children. We help communities to become energy-independent, because every installed kilowatt of renewable energy is not only a saving on utility costs, but also a contribution to their future. This is already the fourteenth project to install a solar power plant and the fourth project specifically for a preschool educational institution. We want children to grow up and continue to build our country using clean and local energy sources”, – commented Andriy Konechenkov.
The implementation of the solar station project at “Svitliachok” became another proof that renewable energy is not only a modern trend, but also a real opportunity to ensure a stable and safe future for the youngest Ukrainians. UWEA extends its sincere gratitude to the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA), EKOenergy and the Myrhorod City Council, who supported this important project. Special thanks to the team of LLC “Zelena Systema” for the high-quality and prompt installation of the equipment.
