Kyiv australian battery energy storage project

DTEK selects Fluence to deliver 200 MW advanced energy storage

The €140 million total investment aims to enhance power grid stability, bolstering Ukraine''s energy security and independence. The project is split between six energy storage

4 FAQs about Kyiv australian battery energy storage project

Will a new battery storage facility strengthen Ukraine's grid?

Sept. 10, 2025. (Bohdan Nazarenko/DTEK) Ukraine’s biggest private energy firm, DTEK, has launched a major battery storage facility that will bring power to hundreds of thousands of homes and strengthen the grid ahead of expected Russian attacks this winter, the company said.

How will batteries help Ukraine's power grid?

Once operational, the batteries will help stabilize Ukraine's electricity grid and keep the power supply steady, avoiding emergency power outages. The project was developed in partnership with American energy company Fluence Energy Inc.

Why is Ukraine investing €140 million in energy storage?

The €140 million total investment aims to enhance power grid stability, bolstering Ukraine’s energy security and independence. The project will be the biggest operational energy storage portfolio in Eastern Europe at the time of commissioning.

How many energy storage plants are there in Ukraine?

The six energy storage plants will be located at multiple sites across Ukraine, with capacities ranging from 20 MW to 50 MW and a total capacity of 200 MW. Together, they will store up to 400 MWh of electricity – enough to supply two hours of power to 600,000 homes (equivalent to roughly half the households in Kyiv).