- Ukraine’s largest private energy company DTEK will buy storage systems with total capacity of 200 megawatts from a unit of renewable energy storage provider Fluence Energy to provide back-up for six power stations.
- DTEK expects the power storage plants, located in different sites across Ukraine, to be operational by October – before the harsh winter season – with storage capacities ranging between 20 and 50 MW each.
Ukraine’s largest private energy company, DTEK, will buy storage systems with a total capacity of 200 megawatts from a unit of renewable energy storage provider Fluence Energy to provide back-up for six power stations, DTEK said on January 13.
Ukraine is facing an energy crisis after Russia intensified bombardments of its energy sector, knocking out about half the country’s available generating capacity and causing blackouts nationwide.
DTEK expects the power storage plants, located in different sites across Ukraine, to be operational by October – before the harsh winter season – with storage capacities ranging between 20 and 50 MW each.
In total they will supply the equivalent of two hours of power in about half the households in the capital Kyiv, DTEK said in a statement.
DTEK CEO Maxim Timchenko said, “Battery storage is a critical element in Ukraine’s vision to build a decentralised energy system that reduces our emissions and enhances our energy security. The partnership with Fluence further signals our commitment to leading the way in battery storage, both in Ukraine and across Europe. Together, we will deliver state-of-the-art technology that will strengthen Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.”
Fluence CEO Julian Nebreda said, “We are pleased to partner with DTEK on this landmark energy storage project in Ukraine. This initiative not only demonstrates Fluence’s commitment to supporting Ukraine’s energy security but also highlights our leadership in providing cutting-edge storage solutions to our customers. The project aligns with our mission to transform the way we power our world, laying the foundation for a more resilient, decentralized energy future for Ukraine.”