Ukraine Winter Energy
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- Ukraine Winter Energy
- August 1, 2024
- Content Type Package
- Language English
- Transcript/Script ((PLAYBOOK SLUG: UKRAINE WINTER ENERGY HEADLINE: War forces switch to self-sufficient power sources in energy-rich Ukraine TEASER: PUBLISHED: 8/1/24, 8:55 am BYLINE: Lesia Bakalets DATELINE: Kyiv VIDEOGRAPHER: Vladyslav Smilianets ASSIGNING EDITOR: LR SCRIPT EDITORS: LR, Reifenrath PRODUCER: VIDEO SOURCES: VOA ORIGINAL, REUTERS PLATFORMS: WEB __ TV X_ RADIO_X TRT: 2:49 VID APPROVED BY: Baragona TYPE: TV/R UPDATE: FOR PRODUCTION THURSDAY)) ((INTRO)) [[Solar panels, battery stations and generators have become allies for Ukrainian homeowners as they start getting ready for another winter of Russian attacks on their nation’s power grid. Lesia Bakalets reports from Kyiv.]] ((video: VOA original showing the 16-store residential buildings and Alina)) ((NARRATION)) Alina Bezkrovna lives in the “City of Flowers” residential complex in Kyiv, Ukraine. She says it is comfortable except when huge power outages occur. ((video: VOA original)) ((Alina Bezkrovna, Condominium Resident (FEMALE, UKR))) “I live on the 12th floor. Elevators don’t work. It is also impossible to prepare food. The stove is electric.” [[RADIO: Bezkrovna says she lives on the 12th floor, and elevators don’t work. It is also impossible to prepare food because her stove is electric.]] ((video: REUTERS showing Ukrainian energy infrastructure)) ((NARRATION)) Record heat and Russia's constant shelling the energy infrastructure made July extremely tough for Ukrainians. Power outages happened daily. But many here fear the worst will come when winter arrives. ((video: VOA original)) ((Maksym Petrenko, Kyiv Association of Condominiums (MALE, UKR)) “We are preparing for a very difficult winter. Russian attacks almost destroyed our energy maneuvering (management) capabilities. So, there may be no electricity for 16 to 18 hours a day in winter.” [[RADIO: Maksym Petrenko, chairman of the Kyiv Association of Condominiums and Housing Cooperatives, says Russian attacks almost destroyed their energy management capabilities, sometimes leaving them without electricity for 16 to 18 hours a day during winter.]] ((video: VOA original showing residential buildings, pump station)) ((NARRATION)) For multistory residential buildings, it means total disaster. The pumps that deliver water and heat depend on electricity. ((video: VOA original)) ((Alina Bezkrovna, Condominium Resident - FEMALE, UKR)) “So, the residents of our building purchased inverter generators and batteries. These batteries will provide us with four hours of work without electricity.” [[RADIO: Bezkrovna says the residents of her building bought inverter generators and batteries at their own cost. They charge when there is electricity and power essential equipment during outages. These batteries will provide four hours of work without electricity.]] ((video: VOA original showing residential buildings, pump station)) ((NARRATION)) As in many cities worldwide turning to renewable energy sources, Kyiv supports residents who want to make their homes more energy self-sufficient. ((video: VOA original)) ((Maksym Petrenko, Kyiv Association of Condominiums - MALE, UKR)) “In Kyiv, there is a program we call 70 for 30. The resident's contribution is 30% of the total cost of the project. And the city gives another 70%." [[RADIO: Maksym Petrenko says in Kyiv, there is a program called 70 for 30. The resident's contribution is 30% of the total volume of the project. And the city gives another 70%.]] ((video: VOA original showing a roof residential building with solar panels)) ((NARRATION)) Stanislav Dontsov, the head of another condominium in Kyiv, took part in this program and got financing for solar panels set on the building’s roof. ((video: VOA original)) ((Stanislav Dontsov, Condominium Resident (MALE, UKR))) “This is the second phase of our solar power plant. Thirty-six panels. It will help us save on electricity bills. Also, we have an alternate source to power water pumps, basement lighting and video surveillance”. [[RADIO: Dontsov says 36 solar panels will be set up and will help homes save on electricity bills. Residents also have an alternative generation source to power pumps for cold and hot water, lighting in the basement, and video surveillance.”]] ((video: VOA original showing batteries in the basement)) ((NARRATION)) Residents bought and set up the first part of the solar plant last year. So even without electricity, they have heat, water, and Internet. ((video: VOA original)) ((Stanislav Dontsov, Condominium Resident (MALE, UKR))) “Right now, there is a 2.8-kilowatt supply. And the sun gives 2.6. The difference of 320 watts we take from our batteries. So, we are self-sufficient now and don't take anything from the general network”. [[RADIO: Dontsov shows us the control panel and explains that right now, the system is providing a 2.8-kilowatt supply. He says the sun provides an additional 2.6 kilowatts. The difference of 320 watts they take from batteries. So, he says, they are self-sufficient now and don't take anything from the general power grid.]] ((video: VOA original showing a roof residential building with solar panels)) ((NARRATION)) ((video: VOA original showing a residential building)) ((NARRATION)) There are about 18 thousand residential buildings in Kyiv. Only 400 are making winter preparations, but Petrenko says the number is growing. (Lesia Bakalets, VOA News, Kyiv)
- NewsML Media Topics Arts, Culture, Entertainment and Media
- Subtitles / Dubbing Available No
- Network VOA
- Embargo Date August 1, 2024 10:47 EDT
- Byline Lesia Bakalets
- Brand / Language Service Voice of America - English