Finland and the Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (Nefco) are launching a project to build a nearly zero-energy school.
The primary school will be constructed in the village of Mykulichy in the Kyiv region to replace old educational buildings damaged in 2022, according to the Finnish State Council.
The new school will be built using modular wooden elements, significantly reducing construction efforts amidst the ongoing conflict.
The facility will accommodate about 200 primary school students who are currently traveling to nearby settlements for their education.
The school will be equipped with solar panels. According to the project, 38% of the school's electricity will come from renewable sources. Additional and backup power will be provided by solar batteries installed in the building.
The project meets the standards of Nordic countries and the EU and has the potential for implementation in other Ukrainian cities, says Nefco's CEO.
Trond Moe, CEO of Nefco:
"Constructing nearly zero-energy buildings allows Ukraine to make a significant technological leap forward, adopt advanced practices, and support the development of a sustainable and carbon-neutral economy."
The project is funded by Finland under the "Green Recovery of Ukraine" programme, managed by Nefco. In December 2022, Finland allocated €5 million for the recovery programme, focusing on education and energy-efficient modernization as key elements of Ukraine's restoration.
In 2016, Finland also funded the construction of a school with modular wooden structures in Antonivka, Kherson region. It was recently reported that this school was destroyed by Russian bombings.
