The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant (ChNPP) has initiated the installation of a 2 megawatt (MW) solar power station, a project deemed vital for the facility’s operational stability. This development follows an international tender organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine.
The Ukrainian firm Solar Stalkonstruktsiya (SOLARsk), based in Dnipro, has been awarded the contract for the project. On March 16, 2026, the first team of eight specialists from the company commenced work on-site.
Workers are provided with accommodation, meals, and undergo individual dosimetric monitoring to ensure safety. Preparatory measures at the site have been completed, including the establishment of the work area and the delivery of necessary equipment and tools.
Currently, geodetic marking is underway to determine the installation points for the metal structures as per the project specifications. According to ChNPP Director Serhiy Tarakanov, the construction of the solar power station holds strategic significance for the plant.
Tarakanov emphasized that the advancement of alternative energy generation will help meet critical operational needs during potential blackouts or network disruptions, thereby reducing dependence on external energy supplies and ensuring the stable functioning of essential systems.
Oversight of the construction work is managed by the ChNPP construction department, with overall supervision assigned to the plant’s electrical shop. SOLARsk possesses its own manufacturing capabilities for producing steel profiles and has substantial experience in solar energy projects, with a total capacity of over 3,000 MW realized through its involvement.
The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant has commenced the construction of a 2 MW solar power station, a project aimed at enhancing energy security and operational stability. The initiative, awarded to the Ukrainian firm SOLARsk, is part of a broader strategy to develop alternative energy sources at the site.