Backup Solar Power System Installed at a Village School in Turkmenistan

A backup solar photovoltaic (PV) system has been installed and commissioned at School No. 33 in the Nurly Zaman village of Ahal province. This system was implemented through a partnership between the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and UNICEF.

According to a statement by the press service of the Ministry of Energy of Turkmenistan, this initiative aims to ensure the reliable operation of key school infrastructure for students and teachers.

The solar-powered system provides uninterrupted operation of water pumps for the school’s sanitary and technical systems.

The installation was carried out under the joint “Green School” program of the Ministry of Education and UNICEF. The technical package includes 62 monocrystalline solar panels with a total capacity of approximately 36 kW, lithium battery storage, and hybrid inverters. All equipment was installed according to technical standards and safety regulations, tested, and put into operation.

This initiative directly contributes to the 6th, 7th, and 13th Sustainable Development Goals (clean water and energy). It also fully aligns with Turkmenistan’s National Climate Change Strategy and the National Strategy for the Development of Renewable Energy up to 2030.

On 29 January 2026, representatives of UNICEF, the Ministry of Education, and the Ahal provincial administration visited the school to review the results. The visit clearly demonstrated how practical investments can effectively strengthen community infrastructure under climate change conditions.