ANOTHER PRESCHOOL BECOMES ENERGY-INDEPENDENT THANKS TO RENEWABLE ENERGY: “IVASYK-TELESYK”
On 3 June 2025, the Chairman of the Board of the UWEA, Andriy Konechenkov, took part in the inauguration of a newly installed autonomous solar power station at the “Ivasyk-Telesyk” preschool in the village of Kozyntsi, part of the Irpin Territorial Community.
The installed photovoltaic system has a capacity of 16.5 kW and will provide the facility with uninterrupted electricity supply, even during emergency or scheduled power outages. In addition to strengthening the community’s energy resilience, the system is expected to significantly reduce municipal utility expenses.
The project was implemented under the international initiative #Renewables4Ukraine, launched by the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) and the global platform Global100RE, in partnership with the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association. The installation was made possible through financial support from the German Dardesheim Windpark Druiberg.
WWEA Secretary General Stefan Gsänger stressed: “We are delighted to be supporting Ukrainian children once again with an autonomous renewable energy system, this time in Kozyntsi. The German community wind farm in Dardesheim is demonstrating a high level of practical solidarity with Ukrainian children affected by Russian attacks. Thank you to all our partners who made this possible: the donors, as well as our Ukrainian partners!”
This marks the eighth social infrastructure facility in the Irpin community to benefit from an autonomous solar power system within the framework of the initiative. Similar systems have previously been installed at the “Dzhereltse”, “Pinocchio” and “Kazka” kindergartens, the Irpin Lyceum of Innovative Technologies, and three family medicine outpatient clinics.
“Today, ensuring local-level energy security is of utmost importance. The deployment of autonomous systems at social infrastructure sites is not only about uninterrupted power supply – it’s about resilience, economic efficiency, and showcasing the potential of renewable energy for Ukraine’s post-war recovery,” – said Andriy Konechenkov, Chairman of the UWEA Board.
The UWEA extends its sincere gratitude to all partners and donors for their continued support in advancing sustainable energy in Ukraine and enhancing the energy independence of communities in times of war.
