Lyutizh Lyceum has become one of Ukraine’s energy-independent schools thanks to the installation of a hybrid solar power station as part of the "100 Solar Schools" project. The Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation equipped the lyceum with 114 photovoltaic modules with a total capacity of 51.3 kW and a battery with a capacity of 41.6 kWh. This setup allows the lyceum to operate autonomously for approximately four hours or more during potential blackouts, depending on power needs.
This project is a significant step toward environmental stability and educational development, enabling the school to significantly reduce electricity costs and lower CO2 emissions. It is expected that the solar station will save Lyutizh Lyceum over €4,700 annually and reduce CO2 emissions by 524 tons over 25 years.
“Each panel and battery is more than just technology; it is a shield and a source of hope for our children,” said Yuliana Onishchuk, founder of the Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation.
Alongside the installation, students at the lyceum participated in a course on “Sustainable Development and Green Energy,” educating them on eco-friendly habits and the mindful use of natural resources.
This project was made possible through support from the Stabilization Platform, a program commissioned by the Federal Foreign Office of Germany. This support is a crucial step in bolstering education and sustainable development in Ukrainian schools and is part of the German government’s efforts to rebuild and enhance resilience in Ukraine through initiatives such as the Stabilisation Platform and GIZ’s Renewables for Resilient Ukraine (R2U).
Octopus Energy is also a partner of the Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation, supporting projects to install renewable energy and energy storage systems in schools and hospitals across Ukraine.
The technical partner of the project is Rodina Energy Group.
