“Clean Energy for Clean Water”: How Solar Energy Helps Communities During Blackouts
The “Clean Energy for Clean Water” project, implemented by Atmosfera, has become an example of how renewable energy can support critically important community needs even under severe energy constraints.
As part of the initiative, six autonomous solar power plants with battery storage systems were installed to ensure the operation of water pumps and water purification systems in communities across the Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions.
Each station has a capacity of 12–18 kW. The project uses JA Solar photovoltaic modules, Deye and Victron Energy hybrid inverters, and Pylontech battery systems with a storage capacity of 8–12 kWh.
These systems are capable of autonomously supporting water intake operations even during power outages.
The project was implemented through a partnership between business, international donors, and local communities.
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Atmosfera was responsible for the design and installation of the systems;
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the international organization Water Mission coordinated implementation and provided expert support;
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the Swiss Confederation acted as the key donor;
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local communities provided the infrastructure needed for equipment installation.
“Energy is a key factor in addressing today’s challenges faced by communities and social facilities. Solar stations with battery storage make it possible to guarantee sustainable community development and energy security for critically important facilities. We are proud of our cooperation with international partners, civil society organizations, and communities that make these projects possible,” said Oleksandr Klepalov, CEO of Atmosfera.
The project is an example of green transformation because it combines renewable generation, energy storage, and socially important infrastructure.
Solar power plants with battery systems make it possible to:
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ensure the energy autonomy of water supply facilities;
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reduce communities’ dependence on the centralized power system;
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strengthen the resilience of critical infrastructure.
The experience of implementing such projects demonstrates the significant potential of solar generation and energy storage systems in increasing the energy resilience of communities.
“This project demonstrates the practical role of renewable energy in meeting the basic needs of communities. Solar generation combined with energy storage systems can ensure the stable operation of critical infrastructure even during energy crises,” said Vladyslav Sokolovskyi, Chairman of the Board of the Solar Energy Association of Ukraine.
Scaling up such solutions could become an important element of Ukraine’s infrastructure recovery, especially in the areas of water supply, healthcare, and social facilities.
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