Ukraine has launched the largest energy storage system complex with a capacity of 200 MW, built by DTEK in partnership with the U.S. company Fluence Energy B.V.
The complex includes six facilities located in Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions, constructed in a record time of just one year. The project’s investment amounted to €125 million.
Overall, the system can store 400 MWh of electricity, enough to supply 600,000 households for two hours.
Minister of Energy of Ukraine Svitlana Grynchuk held an online meeting with the Minister of Energy of Azerbaijan, Parviz Shahbazov. They discussed the current situation in Ukraine’s energy system and the consequences of the latest Russian shelling.
Minister of Energy Svitlana Grynchuk held a meeting with the Ambassador of France to Ukraine, Gaël Veyssière. They discussed key cooperation priorities in the Ukrainian energy sector ahead of the heating season.
Minister of Energy of Ukraine Svitlana Grynchuk held a meeting with the Dutch delegation, led by Netherlands Deputy Minister for International Cooperation Pascal Hrotenhuis and the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Ukraine, Alle Dorgaut.
“The Netherlands remain a reliable partner in supporting Ukraine’s energy sector. The country’s contributions to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund have already reached €65 million,” wrote Svitlana Grynchuk on her Facebook page.
Minister of Energy of Ukraine Svitlana Grynchuk held a meeting with the IMF mission, where they discussed the current situation in Ukraine’s energy system, preparations for the upcoming heating season, and the progress of reforms aimed at integration with the European Union.
The discussion also addressed recent Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Svitlana Grynchuk briefed her counterparts on the ongoing work to rapidly repair and restore facilities, as well as Ukraine’s needs for strengthening their protection.
The expansion of renewable energy capacities, particularly wind power plants, is a priority in the development of distributed generation and in enhancing Ukraine’s energy resilience.
This was emphasized by First Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Artem Nekrasov during the Ukrainian Wind Energy Forum 2025: “Rebuilding the country with the help of wind.”
The event is supported by the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine and the European Wind Energy Association WindEurope. European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen, also addressed the forum participants.
Minister of Energy of Ukraine Svitlana Grynchuk and Deputy Minister Roman Andarak held a meeting with a delegation of the Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations, headed by Director-General Maciej Popowski. They discussed countering the challenges faced by Ukraine’s energy sector in preparing for the heating season and regarding the intensified enemy attacks.
Deputy Minister of Energy for European Integration Olha Yukhymchuk, during the presentation of Ukraine’s National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) in London, emphasized the significant investment potential of Ukrainian energy projects. She highlighted that there are currently broad opportunities to attract investment for the recovery and further development of Ukraine’s energy sector.
Under the coordination of the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine and the Embassy of Finland in Ukraine, a working meeting took place between representatives of state-owned companies “Ukrenergo,” “Ukrhydroenergo,” the Market Operator, “Ukrainian Distribution Networks,” and the management of the Finnish energy company Cactos.
Minister of Energy of Ukraine Svitlana Grynchuk, during a working visit to Uzhhorod as part of a government delegation headed by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, took part in a series of strategically important meetings aimed at enhancing Ukraine’s energy resilience and European integration.
During a meeting with Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico and negotiations with Minister of Economy Denisa Sakova, Svitlana Grynchuk discussed specific steps to deepen bilateral cooperation.
