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When will the new energy storage systems be operational in Ukraine?

DTEK Group aims to commission the new storage systems by September 2025. Once operational, these energy storage facilities will provide ancillary services to Ukraine’s Transmission System Operator Ukrenergo. Has your organization experienced an increase in costs associated with data privacy compliance?

What does DTEK's new battery energy storage system mean for Ukraine?

The new storage systems, which DTEK Group aims to commission by September 2025, will provide ancillary services to Ukraine’s Transmission System Operator Ukrenergo once operational DTEK unveils €140m plan for 200MW battery energy storage systems in Ukraine. (Credit: DTEK)

Does Ukraine need a long-term energy system?

More than ever, Ukraine needs support to transition towards a long-term energy system that is resilient, flexible and secure. The EU has the expertise, the ability and the will to help make that happen. Ukraine's energy systems have suffered significant damage since the full-scale invasion of 2022.

What happened to Ukraine's thermal power stations in September 2024?

Ukraine's thermal power stations – primarily coal-fired – have borne the brunt of the attacks. Despite heroic efforts to maintain operations, as of September 2024, the country had lost 80% of its thermal capacity due to Russian attacks. Its large nuclear energy sector, which contributes 55% of total generation, has been less affected.

How has Ukraine's energy system changed since the invasion of 2022?

Ukraine's energy systems have suffered significant damage since the full-scale invasion of 2022. As of spring 2024, two thirds of the country’s dispatchable power generation capacity has fallen under occupation, been damaged or destroyed. This has been accompanied by a coordinated destruction of the grid network.

Does Ukraine have a reliable energy supply in wartime?

Ukraine's experience demonstrates the immense challenge of ensuring a reliable energy supply in wartime. The same goes for the grid. Ukraine's extensive transmission infrastructure has suffered severe damage in the war, with capacity falling from 56 GW to an estimated 9 GW by the end of 2024.