Will it come to “street toilets”: an expert explained how to actually bring heat back to Troyeshchyna
27 January 15:28
It is possible to restore heat supply during power outages by installing a sufficient number of autonomous generators. This was stated by energy expert Gennady Ryabtsev in a comment to [Komersant].
According to him, these are gasoline or diesel-powered generators that can keep heat supply and water supply facilities running.
“This will solve the problem—albeit temporarily, but it will solve it,” the expert noted.
Ryabtsev noted that the issue of autonomous power supply for critical infrastructure enterprises has been discussed for several years, but in practice, many of them still do not have their own power sources.
“Of course, one can ask why water utilities and critical infrastructure enterprises still do not have autonomous generators, even though this has been repeatedly stated. But the fact is that they do not have them,” he stressed.
According to the expert, the only real solution is to purchase, install, and start up generators.
At the same time, Ryabtsev acknowledges that this solution is expensive, but notes that Ukraine receives significant international aid, which can be used to reduce the financial burden.
“Yes, it is expensive. But we are receiving assistance, and this assistance can be used,” he explained.
Regarding technical parameters, the expert noted that the power of generators should start at 0.5 MW, and their exact number depends on specific needs and should be determined by individual calculations.
Commenting on concerns about possible sanitary problems in the event of a prolonged lack of heat, Ryabtsev called such scenarios exaggerated.
“This is nonsense. It should not be brought to this. The problem can be solved, but if we limit ourselves to convening meetings, nothing will be achieved,” the expert concluded.
We will remind you that a critical situation with heat supply has arisen in the Troyeshchyna residential area of Kyiv after enemy shelling. According to the head of the Desnyanskyi District State Administration of Kyiv, Maksym Bakhmatov, there are currently no clear forecasts for the restoration of heat supply.
Bakhmatiov also outlined a plan of action in case the sewage and water pipes freeze due to prolonged cold weather.
“We will dig holes. What can be done in the short term when the situation is critical? Dig a hole, cover it, make a hole on top—that’s it. We will make toilets like in a village,” warned the head of the district state administration.
