About the Project Renewable energy (RE) has become a national priority for Ukraine as the country strives for energy independence and works to meet its climate commitments. For Sosnytsia, a community in northern Ukraine heavily affected by the full-scale Russian invasion, the transition to renewables is not just an environmental ambition — it is a vital necessity. The Sosnytsia Renewable Energy Transition Concept to 2050 outlines a concrete action plan for post-war recovery and long-term sustainable development. By leveraging local resources — solar, wind, biomass, and small-scale hydropower — the community aims not only to meet its own energy needs but also to improve the environment and the wellbeing of its residents. Background Sosnytsia community (Chernihiv region, northeast Ukraine) suffered significant damage during the war. Parts of the territory were under occupation. As of 2021, the population stands at 15,571. The local economy is based on food production, wood processing, and light machinery manufacturing. 55% of the municipal budget is allocated to education. Most buildings are poorly insulated, resulting in high heat losses and energy inefficiency — a ...

We are convinced that change begins with education. That is why RePower Ukraine launched the Sunny Future children's educational project, designed to develop schoolchildren's understanding of renewable energy principles, ecological thinking, and environmental responsibility. The first meeting within the program was held at the Poltava Interschool Resource Center. The first students to join Sunny Future were those in grades 4-8. Captivated by the energy of the future Iaroslava Denisova, the foundation's director, told the children about RePower Ukraine's activities, mission, and motivation for creating an educational program for the youngest children. Oleksandr Subbota, a solar power plant designer in Ukraine, was also a guest at the event. He explained to the schoolchildren how solar panels work, what types of energy there are, and why it is important to use natural resources responsibly. In addition to theory, the meeting turned into a lively dialogue. Children asked profound and unexpected questions about oil and its impact on the environment, the shape of solar panels, and the role of humans in creating a safe energy system. “Despite their young age, the ...