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DTEK talks to Italy's Corriere della Sera on its renewable growth plans for Europe 

09 February 2024, Ukraine
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DTEK talks to Italy's Corriere della Sera on its renewable growth plans for Europe 
DTEK talks to Italy's Corriere della Sera on its renewable growth plans for Europe 
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In a recent interview with Corriere della Sera, a leading Italian newspaper, Maxim Timchenko, DTEK CEO, shed light on the company's ambitious investment plans in Italy, marking a significant stride towards expanding its renewable energy footprint in Europe. 
 
Expanding on DTEK's European ventures, Timchenko outlined the company's priorities, emphasizing their plans to construct wind parks and enhance battery storage capacity in Europe. These endeavours, which were part of DTEK's strategy pre-war, underscore the company's dedication to Ukraine's European integration efforts. 

In Italy, DTEK aims to make significant strides in renewable energy, with plans to develop up to two gigawatts of capacity. 

solar power plant, hand

"We have beautiful projects in Sardinia and some on the Italian mainland. We consider Italy the priority country for our solar and battery storage investments. Italy has very ambitious plans for renewable growth and changing the energy mix," outlined Mr. Timchenko. 

With DTEK's unwavering commitment to advancing renewable energy projects, including wind and solar, in Europe, the company is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the continent's energy landscape. As Ukraine's leading energy company, DTEK continues to demonstrate resilience and innovation, driving its vision for a sustainable energy future. 
 
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DTEK Group is the largest private investor in Ukraine’s energy sector, with 55,000 employees and over €12 billion of capital invested since 2005.

Our businesses generate electricity at wind, solar and thermal power plants; distribute and supply power to end consumers; extract natural gas and coal; trade energy resources on Ukrainian and foreign markets; and provide domestic and commercial energy services.

Over the last 20 years, DTEK has grown into a national energy leader and is today transforming into a pan-European clean energy business.

Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, DTEK Group has restored power to millions of consumers across regions affected by hostilities.

DTEK Group is 100% owned by SCM Holdings. The ultimate beneficiary and sole shareholder is Rinat Akhmetov, a businessman and philanthropist.