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Latitude Media: Why a decentralized grid is central to Ukraine's efforts to rebuild

14 November 2024, Ukraine

Latitude Media: Why a decentralized grid is central to Ukraine's efforts to rebuild

Latitude Media correspondent Bianca Giacobone has published an analysis of Ukraine's strategic shift toward distributed energy resources, highlighting DTEK's innovative approach to grid modernisation amid the ongoing war.

The article emphasises Ukraine's transition from centralised power generation to a more resilient, decentralised system. As the country works to rebuild its energy infrastructure, DTEK is leading the way in implementing cutting-edge solutions, including digital twins and smart meters.

"Conventional, large coal thermal generation with huge power stations, with three or four gigawatts of capacity, is not for the future," said Serhii Zuiev, Chief Financial Officer of DTEK Grids. "The overall trend for the transition is the exploration and development of renewables, and most importantly of distributed energy."

DTEK Grids has made significant progress in developing a digital twin of the distribution grid in the Kyiv region, having already digitised approximately 3,000 kilometers of power lines and 1,500 power facilities over the past year. The company's comprehensive digitalisation strategy includes plans to install up to 5 million smart meters within the next five years, further enhancing grid resilience and efficiency.

The full article can be read on Latitude Media's website.

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About DTEK

DTEK Group is the largest private investor in the energy sector of Ukraine. The Group employs 55,000 people.

DTEK Group's companies are engaged in coal and natural gas mining, electricity production at wind, solar and thermal power plants, trade energy resources in the Ukrainian and international markets, distribute and supply electricity to consumers, provide energy-efficient services to customers, and develop a network of high-speed charging stations. In accordance with the Strategy 2030, DTEK strives to transform into a more energy-efficient, environmentally friendly and technological business, guided by ESG principles. DTEK is a member of the World Economic Forum's Partnering Against Corruption Initiative (PACI). Our goal is to achieve carbon neutrality.

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, DTEK Group has restored power supply to more than 14 million consumers in the regions affected by the hostilities. DTEK Group is 100% owned by SCM Limited. The ultimate beneficiary is Rinat Akhmetov.