Launch of cogeneration facilities in Kyiv
Kyiv has launched five cogeneration plants with a capacity of 66 MW, implemented as part of a project that cost 12 billion hryvnias. Two of these facilities are already operational, while three are in the commissioning phase. This is part of the city's efforts to strengthen the energy system, especially in the context of emergency outages faced by Kyiv due to attacks on energy infrastructure.
Plans for the future
As of today, the city is in the final stage of implementing the energy recovery concept, which involves the launch of additional capacities. In March 2024, the launch of a 20 MW diesel power plant is planned. It is also worth noting that in January 2024, hourly power outage schedules were applied in all regions of Ukraine, indicating a difficult situation in the energy sector.
As of now, about 500 apartment buildings in Kyiv remain without heating, and the movement of surface electric transport on the Right Bank has been temporarily suspended. As noted by Petro Panteleev,
“This will not cover the city's consumption, but the plants will help support certain facilities.”He also emphasized that
“The installations are being built directly in protective structures”and expressed the view on the need for 'differentiation' in the energy supply of the capital.
The launch of cogeneration facilities in Kyiv is an important step towards energy stability, especially amid ongoing shelling that negatively impacts energy infrastructure. This project demonstrates the city's efforts to adapt to challenging conditions and enhance the reliability of electricity supply, which is critical for maintaining the city's vitality. The implementation of new energy sources, such as diesel power plants, may also help reduce the load on the existing energy system, which is facing significant challenges due to hourly power outages.