Bringing Power Back to Lviv, Ukraine
Image credit: Roman Baluk
Reliable Power for Safer Streets
C2C-NewCap has partnered with the Lviv Municipality in Ukraine to deliver an energy storage system that ensures traffic lights keep running during grid disruptions, providing reliable back-up power and uninterrupted service for the city.
Solar-Powered, All-Weather Reliability
Each energy storage system is powered by specially designed solar panels, providing several hours of autonomous energy to keep traffic lights running and reduce the risk of road accidents. The panels feature a curved shape to maximize sun exposure year-round and improve snow run-off during winter.
Image credit: Roman Baluk
Art Meets Road Safety
Beyond their critical off-grid performance, these back-up systems have a special touch. To raise awareness about road safety, we organized a children’s drawing competition with students from an elementary school in Lviv. The winning artworks were printed on the units, turning them into public art pieces that not only brighten the city but also serve as a creative reminder for drivers and pedestrians to stay safe on the roads.
Tailored Back-Up Power, Designed for You
Challenge us with your project!
Our back-up power systems adapt to your needs — whether supporting large-scale public energy networks or private grid installations. Whatever your challenge, C2C-NewCap delivers the reliable energy you can depend on.
Grid-scale Supercapacitor Modules: SMHYLES Project
C2C-NewCap is setting up demonstration sites on the island of Graciosa (Azores) and in Maia (northern Portugal), scheduled to go online in 2026. They will showcase how supercapacitors help balance peaks in supply and demand while improving grid frequency control.
As part of the European project SMHYLES, these novel hybrid storage systems combine supercapacitors with batteries to store energy over medium to long periods and release it quickly when needed. Designed to be safe, cost-effective, and recyclable, they reduce the reliance on critical raw materials while supporting reliable and resilient grid operation.
For more information on the SMHYLES project, please visit smhyles.eu.
SMHYLES Project Sustainability Objectives
Sustainable, modular storage design reduces carbon emissions while enhancing energy and power performance for reliable renewable-based grids.
Advanced digital models of hybrid storage allow more accurate predictions and optimized designs, boosting reliability and availability beyond conventional systems.
Recycling and retrofitting concepts extend the system lifetime while reducing carbon footprint, to deliver more durable and sustainable energy storage.