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What is Ukraine's energy roadmap?

A roadmap for Ukraine’s increased use of distributed energy resources towards 2030 This roadmap from the IEA, Empowering Ukraine through a Decentralised Energy System, outlines a pathway to rebuild and modernise Ukraine’s power sector amid ongoing attacks on its energy infrastructure.

Are distributed energy resources a solution to Ukraine's power deficit?

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, nearly two-thirds of Ukraine’s dispatchable power capacity has been occupied, damaged, or destroyed. The report highlights distributed energy resources (DERs) as a vital solution to address their power deficit while enhancing Ukraine’s energy security, resilience, and flexibility.

What does a green energy Marshall Plan mean for Ukraine?

Outlook: A Green Energy Marshall Plan for Ukraine Ukraine’s journey towards a sustainable energy future is marked by both significant challenges and substantial opportunities.

Should Ukraine build a decentralized and diversified energy system?

The Ukrainian government (2023) recently declared that building a decentralized and diversified energy system—one that is more resilient against military attacks or natural disasters and can enhance energy security while facilitating the transition to renewable energy sources (RES)—will be a key priority.

Can a decentralised electricity system empower Ukraine?

Hence, in context of the report Empowering Ukraine Through a Decentralised Electricity System, a pioneering, detailed and bottom-up approach was developed to create a new high-resolution dataset of capacity and generation potential for Ukraine.

What kind of energy does Ukraine need?

Ukraine heavily depends on imported oil, coal and natural gas Before the war, Ukraine’s energy needs were met through a mix of domestic production and imports. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), Ukraine’s total energy supply in 2022 comprised coal (21.7%), nuclear (26.5%), natural gas (25.1%) and oil (18.6%).