Against the backdrop of energy transition and geopolitical challenges, Ukraine has reached a new energy milestone. DTEK, Ukraine’s largest private energy company, in collaboration with U.S.-based Fluence, will deploy energy storage systems across the country with a total capacity of 200MW/400MWh.
Project Background
With a total investment of €140 million, this project is not only Ukraine’s first large-scale energy storage initiative but also the largest of its kind in Eastern Europe upon commissioning.
In June, DTEK secured financing from Ukraine’s state-owned savings bank for five of the projects within this portfolio. This initiative is part of DTEK’s broader plan to deploy 500MW of energy storage capacity across Ukraine.
Six Sites, 200MW/400MWh
The project comprises six energy storage sites, each with a capacity ranging from 20MW to 50MW, totaling 200MW/400MWh. The overall system can provide dispatchable electricity equivalent to two hours of power consumption for 600,000 households, nearly covering half of Kyiv’s residential electricity demand.
The energy storage systems in this project are equipped with grid-forming capabilities, enabling them to independently restore local grid operations during power outages. This functionality is particularly critical for Ukraine amid wartime conditions. The project is also part of DTEK’s “Fight for Light” initiative, which aims to ensure power supply for civilians under extreme circumstances.
