Off-grid power generation

Motivation

• NUE energy Webinar "Solar Generators in Ukraine: A case study on resilience", 30 Nov 2022, https://www.newuseenergy.com/webinar-solar-generators-in-ukraine-a-case-study-on-resilience/ , the recording is at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aO1KgHoZbFw
• Mavrokefalidis, D. (2022, March 21). Solar provides backup power to Ukrainian gas transmission stations. Energy Live News. https://www.energylivenews.com/2022/03/21/solar-provides-backup-power-to-ukrainian-gas-transmission-stations/
• Solar, storage, microgrids sought for Ukraine as Russia attacks the grid. (2022, November 16). One Step Off The Grid. https://onestepoffthegrid.com.au/solar-storage-microgrids-sought-for-ukraine-as-russia-attacks-the-grid/

Larger Fundraisers, ongoing

Solar

• Global100re (from Bonn, Germany, international donations possible) : https://www.global100re.org/index.php/wwea-and-global100re-call-for-renewable-energy-equipment-for-immediate-humanitarian-relief-in-ukraine/ ,
  • HolgerB got confirmation by email on 30 November 2022 that this fundraiser is still ongoing, e.g. they provided mobile units for hospitals.
  • Media / web coverage
    • Spenden für die Ukraine in Form von dezentralen, autonomen Erneuerbaren-Energien-Anlagen—Sonnenseite—Ökologische Kommunikation mit Franz Alt. Sonnenseite. https://www.sonnenseite.com/de/tipps/spenden-fuer-die-ukraine-in-form-von-dezentralen-autonomen-erneuerbaren-energien-anlagen/ with WWEA (world wind energy association) and Global100re
    • https://www.pv-magazine.com/2022/08/31/can-your-company-donate-solar-kit-to-ukraine/; also recommended by Shahan, Z. (2022b, November 10). How to Donate Solar Panels & Wind Turbines to Ukraine.
    • CleanTechnica. https://cleantechnica.com/2022/11/10/how-to-donate-solar-panels-wind-turbines-to-ukraine/
    • Shahan, Z. (2022, November 2). Solar Panels Should Be Donated To Ukraine ASAP. CleanTechnica. https://cleantechnica.com/2022/11/02/solar-panels-should-be-donated-to-ukraine-asap/
• Greentech Energy (From Germany, international donations possible) https://greentech.energy/solar4ukraine Mit unserer Spende unterstützen wir die Charity Foundation Energy Act for Ukraine ( https://www.energyactua.com/ ). Ihr Ziel ist die Umsetzung einer Notversorgung von Krankenhäusern, Schulen und anderen sozialen Einrichtungen in den betroffenen Gebieten mit Energie, wobei der Schwerpunkt auf erneuerbaren Energien liegt.
• Energy Act UA (From Ukraine, international donations possible) https://www.energyactua.com/ Our priority is the supply of renewable energy equipment to Ukraine for energy localization and diversification of the electricity supply in Ukraine.
• EcoClub Rivne (From Ukraine, international donations possible), https://ecoclubrivne.org/en/solar_hospitals/
• here is a great private initiative To Ukraine, with love: Help us turn the lights back on @ Lviv PTSD Clinic Spendenaktion für Footprint Project von Erin Markan, Carol Smith und Bernard J Smith · https://www.facebook.com/donate/1087804065189193/10228978461396235/
• https://www.smartaid.org/?ios_app=true
• https://www.footprintproject.org/donate
• Dallas 10 December This is an amazing event with Ruslana performing and all proceeds will go to solar power generators for field hospitals https://ukrainianclub.org/events/ukrainian-christmas-concert-2022/
• NUE fundraiser (from US) https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7003424879706341376/
  • NGO Zatyshne Misto, with local partner in Ukraine to support installations
  • SmartAid

Diesel generators

• Power Life in Ukraine | UNITED24 (Ukraine House DC Foundation) (Betrieben von Donorbox). (n.d.). Retrieved December 2, 2022, from https://donorbox.org/power_life_in_ukraine?language=de

Fundraisers successfully closed or where unconfirmed whether still ongoing

Company/organization donations/fundraisers

• Dima Zeniuk 🇺🇦 [@DimaZeniuk]. (2022, June 14). Tesla Powerwall and Tesla solar panels supply critical infrastructure facilities with energy and connection in Ukraine. 🇺🇦⚡ https://t.co/MrEt4VMwiN [Tweet]. Twitter. https://twitter.com/DimaZeniuk/status/1536765379699216384
• Elon Musk handed over Tesla Powerwall solar panels to Ukraine,—Mikhail Fedorov, head of the Ministry of Digital Development. The stations operate in the Kyiv region at critical infrastructure facilities, where power outages often occur #Ukraine #StandWithUkraine #ElonMusk https://t.co/3U3mll0gGZ [Tweet]. Twitter. https://twitter.com/cyberlollipop/status/1533345375116898304
• Generators of hope: City-to-city relief for Ukraine - Eurocities. (2022, November 23). https://eurocities.eu/latest/generators-of-hope-city-to-city-relief-for-ukraine/
• LeeTyler [@LeeTyler]. (2022, June 8). Solar Panels To Ukraine #SolarPanels #SolarBattery #SolarEnergy [Video]: A Tempe company is sending portable solar panel generators to Ukraine to help with the war effort. The shipment is being assembled by women from the Navajo Nation who are being… http://dlvr.it/SRqBb6 https://t.co/A0YkuyL77s [Tweet]. Twitter. https://twitter.com/LeeTyler/status/1534484653595234304
• MSF France (@MSF_france) / Twitter. (n.d.). Twitter. Retrieved November 25, 2022, from https://twitter.com/MSF_france MSF Ukraine [@MSF_Ukraine]. (2022, June 8). 💧 30 000 liters of water, enough for a week of autonomous work. 🔋 Batteries, generators, and solar panels installed. This is what we provided to hospitals in #Kramatorsk, #Bakhmut, #Kostiantynivka and #Orikhiv, operating close to the front line. Https://t.co/YgmNcRiEMk [Tweet]. Twitter. https://twitter.com/MSF_Ukraine/status/1534534149209571328

Small military/field

• 🇺🇦Луганська ОВА/OFFICIAL🇺🇦. (n.d.). Telegram. Retrieved November 25, 2022, from https://t.me/luhanskaVTSA/2150
• Alexander Greensmith [@GreensmithAlex]. (2022, August 22). “Solar panels are really handy for Ukraine. The troops on the front need them, and the civilians need them to keep in touch with family.” 🇺🇦 #Macclesfield https://t.co/7Noh3grfgI [Tweet]. Twitter. https://twitter.com/GreensmithAlex/status/1561667999127445504
• De Leeuw Kyiv [@deleeuwkyiv]. (2022, June 5). Again we managed to deliver some goods to the military in the east of Ukraine. High quality soldiers boots and solar panels with a battery attached and some extra * tweaks to keep the energy up. #supportUkraine #SlavaUkrainii https://t.co/zhf9QR8yV2 [Tweet]. Twitter. https://twitter.com/deleeuwkyiv/status/1533566342317674496
• Dimko Zhluktenko 🇺🇦 [@dim0kq]. (2022, September 4). Anonymous donor decided to help us raise funds for 10x EcoFlow batteries and solar panels! Thanks to every person who supports Ukraine in our fight for freedom and for life! One team—One fight! Https://t.co/2TyYztqBjH [Tweet]. Twitter. https://twitter.com/dim0kq/status/1566454875176697857
• Now in Ukraine [@Now_in_Ukraine]. (2022, April 30). Unfortunately, the power grids are almost destroyed, so charging the phone is possible only from the solar panels. Moreover, summer is coming," said Hanna Borova, head of the Foundation. #Ukraine #UkraineWar #UkraineUnderAttack Source: Https://t.me/luhanskaVTSA/2150 https://t.co/yqLqDgYOmg [Tweet]. Twitter. https://twitter.com/Now_in_Ukraine/status/1520507189693419521
• NDP Ukraine 🇺🇦 [@UNDPUkraine]. (2022, July 15). To help war-torn communities as heavy fighting continues, @UNDP & #EU procured solar panels & generators for volunteer organizations in #Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast. This ensures the continued provision of aid to locals even when electricity is off due to shelling. Https://t.co/CcGVIYyty3 [Tweet]. Twitter. https://twitter.com/UNDPUkraine/status/1547837323085115393
• Veteran Aid Ukraine [@Veteransforukr1]. (2022, November 6). Soldiers from 53rd mechanized brigade with solar panels from Veteran Aid Ukraine. The panels are being used to charge batteries without the need for generators. Support our work by retweeting and consider donating at: Http://veteranaidukraine.com https://t.co/60FW5gajSH [Tweet]. Twitter. https://twitter.com/Veteransforukr1/status/1589324235654057984
• Георгий Тука [@tuka_george]. (n.d.). Russian fascists launched rocket attacks on several regions of Ukraine at the same time. Launches of seven missiles were shown yesterday on TV online. Yesterday we bought dozens of solar panels that will always help the soldier send a message to his family: I’m ok! Https://t.co/8a54UoRd6h [Tweet]. Twitter. Retrieved November 25, 2022, from https://twitter.com/tuka_george/status/1515207512793960449/photo/1

Other fundraisers

• (Successfully finshed) Euromaidanpress fundraiser https://euromaidanpress.com/2022/11/18/help-power-euromaidan-press-we-need-6-power-stations-to-keep-working-despite-russian-missile-strikes/?swcfpc=1&fbclid=IwAR3ePsHFhl3ZrMzblViNS5oK301jV2cENyN1F-scTtlbS39hN_4_Q-x6-Ic
• (March 2022 - From Germany, cooperating with EcoClub Rivne: Fundraiser https://www.betterplace.org/de/projects/106702-freiheitsenergien-fuer-die-ukraine/news/261300 cooperating with EcoClub in Rivne macht z.B. weiterhin Fundraiser, z.B. für ukrainische Krankenhäuser ).
• (March 2022 - From Germany) Ideen³ e.V. // Räume für Entwicklung Ein Projekt von Ideen³ e.V. // Räume für Entwicklung in Berlin, Deutschland https://wechange.de/group/stand-with-ukraine/note/ukraine-und-freiheitsenergien/ see also twitter https://twitter.com/kartevonmorgen/status/1499056238499348481?s=20&t=uQRcRZDcWUctvpydsF3NkA
• UK Greensmith, A. (2022, August 22). Macclesfield man sending £30 solar panels to Ukraine. Macclesfield Nub News. https://macclesfield.nub.news/news/local-news/macclesfield-man-sending-ps30-solar-panels-to-ukraine-147163
• Swiss (possibly abandoned) Previous fundraiser in March 2022 https://www.gofundme.com/f/uhzrzu-power-to-the-ukraine-foldable-solar-panels

Potential experts

Ukraine

• DTEK to launch the Trifonivska SPP in the de-occupied Kherson region. (n.d.). ЭкоПолитика. Retrieved November 24, 2022, from https://ecopolitic.com.ua/en/news/dtek-hoche-zapustiti-trifonivskoi-ses-na-deokupovanij-hersonshhini-2/
• Alexander Nischemenko [@alexnhmel]. (2021, November 23). @NicolasWarren @jjacobs22 @revisionsolar Greetings Mr. Warren! My name is Alexander. I am now working with installation of solar panels in Poland. So I have enough experience to start such project at home (Ukraine). Can you please help me to get started. I don’t need much. Please consider. Thank you in advance. [Tweet]. Twitter. https://twitter.com/alexnhmel/status/1463162544475062289
• Ozdemir, D. (2022, July 19). A Ukrainian entrepreneur built vertical solar panels for balconies. https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/ukrainian-vertical-solar-panels-balconies
• Solar Panel Importers and Buyers List in Ukraine | Ukraine Importers Directory of Solar Panel. (n.d.). Retrieved November 23, 2022, from https://www.exportgenius.in/ukraine-importers-of-solar-panel
• SolarPower Europe Solidarity with Ukraine—SolarPower Europe. (n.d.). Retrieved November 23, 2022, from https://www.solarpowereurope.org/blog/our-statement-of-solidarity-with-ukraine-1

Components

Solar USB chargers

Cheap DC-DC step down converters can be used to directly charge USB devices from small solar panels (<150W, <24V):

• https://www.ebay.de/itm/354326357027
• https://www.ebay.de/itm/174850731478

NOTE: does not work with thin-film panels which have higher voltage (60V-90V)!

Solar panel

80c for Wp in glass for < 100W range; 150-200c for Wp in plastic

Used solar panels camping

• Sportbedarf und Campingausrüstung gebraucht kaufen. (n.d.). eBay Kleinanzeigen. Retrieved November 26, 2022, from https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-sport-camping/c230
• Solar faltbar 20W Power Bank USB Solarpanel Outdoor NEU. (n.d.). eBay Kleinanzeigen. Retrieved November 26, 2022, from https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/solar-faltbar-20w-power-bank-usb-solarpanel-outdoor-neu/2255381627-230-19384
• Solar panel, Less than 1 kg, 20 W (2 USB at 2 Ampere), costs about 80 EUR
• Mini PV mit gebrauchten Modulen. (n.d.). Photovoltaikforum. Retrieved November 26, 2022, from https://www.photovoltaikforum.com/thread/154290-mini-pv-mit-gebrauchten-modulen/

Used solar panels in general

• SecondSol—The Photovoltaik Marketplace. (n.d.). Retrieved November 26, 2022, from //www.secondsol.com/
• Suncycle https://www.suncycle.de/
• Solar-deals.de your GERMAN marketplace for (used) photovoltaic. (n.d.). Retrieved November 26, 2022, from https://solar-deals.de/
• Used Solar Panels – Solar Panels. (n.d.). Retrieved November 26, 2022, from http://www.solarpanel4u.com/used-solar-panels/
• All about used solar panels: Everything you need to know. (n.d.). Solar Reviews. Retrieved November 24, 2022, from https://www.solarreviews.com/content/blog/all-about-used-solar-panels

Batteries / Power stations

• Ecoflow, CN: https://eu.ecoflow.com
• Bluetti CN/US: https://www.bluettipower.eu
• Anker, CN: https://www.anker.com/eu-de/portable-power-stations?ref=naviMenu
• Jackery, US: https://de.jackery.com/pages/portable-power-stations
• Ective, DE: https://www.ective.de/blackbox
• GreenAkku, DE: https://greenakku.de/Powerstations:::423.html
• NUE Energy, US: https://www.newuseenergy.com/product/powerpacs-small/ (see also webinar on top of this page)
• Burevii, UA: https://www.burevii.com/
• Kseonics, UA: https://www.kseonics-technology.com.ua/products/
• Other, UA: https://uahub.v-tylu.com/?category=pavierbanki-slash-zariadni-pristroyi

Capacity extension

• 12V or 24V LiFePo4 battery: $300-$400 per kWh => https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jfh2-uS6UP8

12V Powerbank

• SonnenRepublik:
  • https://sonnenrepublik.de/en/shop-en/power-bank-mp20
  • https://sonnenrepublik.de/en/shop-en/high-capacity-power-bank-p38

Handheld generators

admin. (n.d.). Kurbelgenerator Test 2022 | Top 5 Generatoren mit Handkurbel. Stromerzeuger Test. Retrieved November 29, 2022, from https://www.stromerzeugertest.com/kurbelgenerator-test/ Amazon verkauft Notfall-Gerät jetzt viel billiger, das jeder besitzen sollte. (2022, November 24). GIGA. https://www.giga.de/artikel/amazon-verkauft-notfall-geraet-jetzt-viel-billiger-das-ihr-griffbereit-haben-solltet/

Wind

• https://www.braun-windturbinen.com/start/

Water power

• Mini-Wasserkraftwerke https://perspektive-ukraine.de/projects/

Self-building projects

• Project in Montpellier, volume 20000 EUR,
  • 2022—Solar batteries for Ukrainians are made by Montpellier students—Actual News Magazine. (2022, June 29). https://actualnewsmagazine.com/english/solar-batteries-for-ukrainians-are-made-by-montpellier-students/
  • Samuel Cohen-Salmon: building PV kits in Montpellier from 2nd hand PV panels [@SamCohenSalmon]. (2022, June 16). A #Montpellier, @coopdea conçoit des kits solaires portatifs pour l’#Ukraine️ 🇫🇷🇺🇦🇪🇺 Initiative qui allie #EnergiesRenouvelables, #recyclage panneaux solaires & aide internationale Partenariat avec SOS Montpellier-Ukraine, étudiants @epf_ingenieurs & fonds @mhbofficiel https://t.co/xtPr8fv2jN [Tweet]. Twitter. https://twitter.com/SamCohenSalmon/status/1537452473291513858 S
  • https://www.instagram.com/p/Cey95tiKIaE/?igshid=YTgzYjQ4ZTY%3D
  • https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/economie-social/nouvelle-eco-coopdea-fabrique-des-batteries-solaires-pour-les-ukrainiens-a-montpellier-1655832488