Even in winter and during blackouts: a lyceum in Odesa Region keeps learning
- energyactua
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
The Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation has installed a hybrid solar power station at Krasnosilskii lyceum in the Odesa region. The project proved to be exceptionally timely: shortly after the installation, the area experienced a large-scale blackout. Thanks to its own solar generation and energy storage system, the school was able to continue operating without interruption.
Most importantly under current conditions, the system ensures a stable electricity supply even during a complete blackout.
“We are incredibly happy that the lyceum now has a solar power station — it has literally been a lifesaver for us. During the recent blackout, the system operated at full capacity, and we didn’t have to suspend the learning process for a single day. The energy stored during daylight hours was enough to cover the entire school day, even though it is winter and daylight hours are shorter,” — says Natalia Mykhalievych, Director of Krasnosilskii lyceum.
Yuliana Onishchuk, CEO & Founder of the Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation, emphasizes the critical role of such projects in strengthening community resilience: “Solar power stations for schools are not just about savings or environmental impact. They are about the continuity of education, the safety of children, and the ability of communities to function even in the most challenging circumstances. The experience of Krasnosilskii lyceum clearly shows that renewable energy is a real solution — here and now.”
The project was made possible thanks to a charity dinner held during Enlit Europe in Milan and the support of Octopus Energy, a partner of the Foundation that actively supports the deployment of renewable energy and energy storage systems in schools and hospitals across Ukraine.
The Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation continues to implement solutions that strengthen the energy independence of social and critical infrastructure, helping Ukrainian communities adapt to the challenges of wartime and ongoing energy instability.
