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

14 November 2024, Ukraine
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<strong>Latitude Media:</strong> Why a decentralized grid is central to Ukraine's efforts to rebuild
Latitude Media: Why a decentralized grid is central to Ukraine's efforts to rebuild
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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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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.