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Will Kyiv's energy storage system reach 27% by 2030?

Kyiv wants to up this to 27% by 2030. Other similar energy storage systems in Eastern Europe include Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator Litgrid's 200-MW units launched in 2023 and a 55-MW battery energy storage system in Razlog in southwestern Bulgaria that went online in 2024.

What are battery energy storage facilities?

Battery energy storage facilities are like a large power bank connected to energy grids, and are crucial for storing energy created by renewables like solar and wind for later use. The share of renewable energy in Ukraine's grid was about 10% before Russia’s full-scale invasion. Kyiv wants to up this to 27% by 2030.

Who is ekotechnik Ukraine?

As an experienced team of professionals in the field of solar energy, “Ekotechnik Ukraine” has built more than 3,500 solar power stations in Ukraine, with capacities ranging from 3 kW to 15 MW. Leader NRG Ukraine LLC has been specialized in the installation and maintenance of solar power plants throughout Ukraine for many years.

Could battery energy storage be a path to decentralization and unification?

The company sees battery energy storage facilities as a path to decentralization and unification with the EU. In March, DTEK announced it was building Poland’s first large electricity storage facility as part of its plan to establish a pan-European energy system connected to Ukraine.