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Lviv - Ukraine
Chintsa East Village - South Africa
Anijantiro Pokatsiniri - Peru
In response to frequent grid disruptions in Lviv, the Schréder Together Fund supported two initiatives, spearheaded by C2C-NewCap and Wattsun, to maintain critical traffic infrastructure. Through a strategic partnership with the Municipality of Cascais and EIT InnoEnergy, these projects provide redundant power systems that ensure traffic lights continue to operate uninterrupted, even during full power outages. The C2C-NewCap project deployed stationary lithium-ion UPS units, while the Wattsun initiative provided mobile clean-energy solutions, including portable power stations and foldable solar panels. Together, these technologies offer dual-layered defence for the city’s traffic systems, significantly reducing accident risks and enhancing road safety. The project also fostered community engagement by holding a road safety-themed drawing contest for local students. The winning entries were displayed on the units, transforming essential infrastructure into a public canvas for civic expression. These successful pilots now serve as a scalable blueprint for other regions facing similar infrastructure challenges, demonstrating how modular, renewable technology can reinforce urban resilience in high-risk environments.
Chintsa Village, located in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, is a vibrant coastal community characterised by significant biodiversity and a growing need for resilient public infrastructure. The project involved designing, installing and commissioning a sustainable, solar- powered lighting system for the local football pitch, ensuring that the facility can operate independently of the national energy grid. By deploying a fully operational off-grid solution, the initiative provides high-quality illumination that meets the specific requirements of regional sports activities. This technical upgrade extends the usable hours of the field after dark, providing consistent access for youth teams, schools, and community organisations. The project’s design prioritises long-term continuity by transferring operational knowledge to local representatives, thereby fostering community ownership. Beyond the immediate technical benefits, the infrastructure serves as a catalyst for social cohesion, providing a safe, well-lit environment for recreation and civic events and empowering the broader population while strengthening local development frameworks.
The Anijantiro Pokatsiniri (Illuminating the Future Together) initiative focused on the installation of sustainable lighting systems for two sports pitches in the communities of Aoiti and El Palomar. These communities are located in the central Peruvian jungle, within the Pichanaki district of the Chanchamayo province in the Junín region. The upgrade of both sports fields with energy- efficient LED luminaires and poles provides children and students with safer spaces for recreational and physical activity. The transition to LED technology ensures high-quality illumination in a region where reliable lighting was previously lacking. The technical design prioritised resource efficiency, utilising low-energy consumption to minimise the environmental footprint. Beyond immediate safety improvements, the project serves as a catalyst for social cohesion; by extending the usable hours of shared spaces, it empowers local communities to organise sports and civic activities, fostering long-term regional development.
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