Social projects of ATMOSFERA ENGINEERING LLC
1. Autonomous Communities: Project for Administrative Services Centers (ASCs)
In the spring of 2023, the project "Autonomous Communities: PV Plants and Backup Energy Systems for ASCs in Ukraine" was launched in five regions as part of the EGAP Program. The project is based on autonomous solar power plants with capacities ranging from 5 to 30 kW, installed on the roofs of administrative service centers. Solar panels generate electricity, which is fed into backup power systems. In the event of a power outage, the batteries automatically begin to support the operation of the ASCs, ensuring continuous service delivery and optimizing the load on the energy grid.
Atmosfera acted as the technical partner, taking on full project coordination,including gathering technical details, developing solutions, selecting equipmen,preparing project documentation, and supplying and installing the equipment. Each ASC received an individual technical solution tailored to its specific needs, including power station capacity, building conditions, and the duration of autonomous operation.
For example, in the Vinnytsia community, one of the largest stations with a capacity of 30 kW and batteries with 60 kWh capacity was installed, providing power to the ASC for up to six hours.
As of today, 27 autonomous energy supply projects for ASCs have been implemented, serving approximately 1.5 million residents in Dnipropetrovsk, Vinnytsia, Odesa, Volyn, and Chernihiv regions.
Shelter for IDPs from Luhansk region
Administrative Services Centers (ASCs) in Ukraine play a key role in providing citizens with access to government services. With the use of PV plants, these centers are becoming independent from the traditional energy infrastructure. Implementing PV capacities in ASCs not only reduces electricity costs but also ensures stable service delivery, even during power outages. These centers are becoming examples for other social institutions, motivating them to transition to renewable energy sources.
2. Stable Water Supply in Communities Thanks to PV plants
After the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam in June 2023, communities in Dnipropetrovsk were left without centralized water supply, and residents lost access to water. To address this situation, the international non-profit organization Water Mission ordered the installation of a hybrid solar power plant at a local school. The system charges batteries from both solar panels and the grid, ensuring continuous operation of the water pump. This allows residents to have uninterrupted access to drinking wate, regardless of the availability of electricity.
The station has a capacity of 12 kW, and the battery capacity is 20 kWh. The system serves 30-50 users daily, providing up to 5 cubicmeters of water. Excess electricity can be used for the schools needs to save on electricity bills.
Currently, Atmosfera and WaterMission have implemented four projects, with five more underway.
3. Ensuring Comfort for Children with Cancer at "Dacha"
"Dacha" family home, operated by the Zaporuka Charitable Foundation, is a place where families with children undergoing treatment for serious illnesses at the National Cancer Institute and Okhmatdyt Hospital can live for free. The need for stable and independent energy supply became especially critical after attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. To ensure the uninterrupted operation of "Dacha," the Zaporuka team decided to install solar panels. The two-story building, with an area of 950 square meters, provides comfortable conditions for 10-13 children and their families daily. Thanks to the solar power system, "Dacha" remains a hub of stability and reliability, meeting the residents’ basic needs even in critical conditions due to the lack of centralized energy supply.
Solar panels of the family house “Dacha”
The installation of solar panels ensures that "Dacha" remains a reliable refuge for families during difficult periods in their lives, providing not only physical comfort but also a sense of security.
The solar power station allows the residents to maintain their daily routines, even during power outages, reducing stress for families who are already living under difficult circumstances.
4. Step Toward Energy Independence for a School in Chernihiv
As part of the energy independence program initiated by the Nova Ukraine Foundation, the second phase of the solar power station with an energy storage system was launched at Chernihiv School No. 33.
The capacity of the station is 20 kW, and the battery capacity is 38.4 kWh. The installed system powers the bomb shelter and 30 classrooms, reducing the school’s annual electricity consumption by 25-30% and ensuring uninterrupted educational processes during power outages or air alerts.
If electricity is lost, the school can operate autonomously thanks to lithium-ion batteries that provide power for up to 5 hours at a total load of 8 kW.
Atmosfera acted as the technical partner, performing all tasks, from data collection and technical solution development to equipment supply and installation.
5. Partnerships for Sustainable Development
"Energy is a key factor in addressing the modern problems of communities and social institutions. Solar power stations with storage batteries ensure the sustainable development of communities and the energy security of critical infrastructure. We are proud of our collaboration with international partners, NGOs, and communities that are making these projects a reality", says Alexander Klepalov, CEO of Atmosfera.
Communities alone cannot solve complex social or economic challenges. The only way to sustainable development is through partnerships that bring together communities, businesses, donor organizations, and public associations. This approach enables the creation of sustainable and effective projects. At the same time, many companies avoid participating in such initiatives due to their complexity: strict reporting requirements to donors and lengthy coordination processes. However, experience shows that this challenging path leads to significant changes.
