Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute (KhPI) has officially commissioned a new, state-of-the-art solar power plant. Located on the roof of the university’s sports complex, the launch ceremony was attended by Rector Yevhen Sokol and project lead Vice-Rector Magomedemin Gasanov. This project, with a capacity exceeding 10 kW, marks a significant stride toward the university’s energy efficiency and sustainable development goals.
The primary purpose of the new solar power plant is to power the lighting systems of the sports complex, including the swimming pool. It guarantees stable electricity supply even during periods of low solar activity or external grid failures, functioning as an “Point of Invincibility.” It can sustain lighting for up to three hours in the event of a complete power outage.
Specialists from KhPI’s Research Plant and university scientists played a crucial role in bringing this important project to fruition. The following staff members from the Department of Electric Power Transmission made direct contributions to connecting the power plant to the sports complex’s internal energy system:
- Professor Dmytro Danylchenko
- Associate Professor Stanislav Dryvetskyi
- Senior Lecturer Oleksii Kulyk
- Head of Laboratory Oleksandr Kamyshynskyi
The system comprises 24 monocrystalline silicon solar panels, each with a capacity of 435 W. The total installed capacity of the power plant exceeds 10 kW, ensuring a stable power supply even during external power interruptions or outages.
Professor Dmytro Danyilchenko from Department of Electric Power Transmission emphasizes the project’s significance for scientific research.
We are proud of our department’s contribution to such an innovative project, which demonstrates our strong potential and commitment to implementing advanced energy solutions.
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