In Pervomaisk, backup power supplies to be installed in schools and nurseries at a cost of ₴2.1 million

«NikVesti»A digital education centre has opened in Mykolaiv at Lyceum No. 38, archive photo NikVesti

In Pervomaisk, Mykolaiv region, there are plans to spend nearly ₴2.1 million on installing backup power supply systems in educational establishments. This will ensure they have a power supply during power cuts.

The contracting authority is the Education Department of Pervomaisk City Council, according to «NikVesti», citing data from the ProZorro e-procurement system.

According to the technical documentation, the backup power systems are to be installed at four sites:

• Pervomaisk Gymnasium №1;
• Hrushivka Preschool;
• Kinetspil «Strumochok» Nursery School;
• the Education Department of the Pervomaisk City Council.

To this end, plans have been made to install inverters, storage batteries and other electrical equipment. Specifically, plans are in place to install one inverter and one battery each at the Hrushivka and Kinetspil kindergartens, and two inverters and three batteries at the Education Department.

Gymnasium №1 is also set to have an inverter and a battery installed. In addition to installing the equipment, the contractor must lay the necessary cables, install electrical switchboards and switches, and configure the systems.

All work must be completed by 30 November 2026.

Once the equipment has been installed, the client will have 30 days to test its operation, including the switchover to off-grid power. If any faults are detected during the tests, the contractor must rectify them at their own expense within 48 hours.

As a reminder, there are plans to purchase 17 sets of inverters with rechargeable batteries for schools and nurseries in Mykolaiv. These will be installed in shelters, classrooms and premises where off-grid heating systems are in operation.

At the time, the Department of Education explained to NikVesti that the equipment was needed to ensure the institutions could continue operating during power cuts. In particular, the inverters are intended to provide power to shelters, the internet and autonomous heating systems.

According to the Education Department, 43 nurseries and 48 schools currently operating in either face-to-face or blended formats have already been fitted with inverters and batteries. These help to keep the shelters running and partially ensure internet access during power cuts.