Eco-solutions: Solar power plant with 2 MW capacity starts operating at Chornobyl nuclear plant
According to him, the total budget for the project to build the solar power plant on the territory of the Chornobyl NPP exceeds 825,000 US dollars. The project was implemented with the support of the UNDP and the governments of Lithuania and Japan. In particular, Lithuania provided 7,296 solar panels and 17 grid inverters as part of humanitarian assistance. The UNDP, with funding from Japan, provided additional equipment, installation, and the launch of the plant.
During the official ceremony marking the commissioning of the solar power plant, UNDP Administrator and UN Coordinator of International Cooperation on Chornobyl, Alexander De Croo, stressed that Chornobyl reminds us that nuclear safety is a shared responsibility that spans countries and generations:
"Across Ukraine, UNDP supports the development of renewable energy to strengthen energy resilience and accelerate the country's green transition. The new solar power plant — currently our largest solar generation project in Ukraine — extends this support to the Chornobyl NPP, whose safe and uninterrupted operation matters not only for Ukraine but far beyond its borders."
Yo Osumi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Ukraine, also spoke at the ceremony and emphasized continued cooperation with Ukraine.
"This solar energy project reflects the development of bilateral cooperation: from overcoming the consequences of the Chornobyl disaster and sharing Fukushima's experience to ensuring nuclear safety during war and investing in a more resilient future. May today's achievement become a new starting point, and we will continue working together for a safer, more sustainable, and more resilient energy future for Ukraine and the whole world," Osumi said.
Denys Shmyhal thanked international partners for supporting Ukraine and for their joint efforts to strengthen Ukraine's nuclear and energy security and that of the entire region.
Background
Rubryka previously reported that the installation of a 2 MW solar power plant had begun at the industrial site of the Chornobyl NPP state specialized enterprise to increase the facility's energy independence.
The introduction of solar generation will help cover the plant's critical needs in the event of possible blackouts or damage to energy infrastructure, reduce dependence on external power sources, and ensure the uninterrupted operation of key systems.
In addition, the project will:
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