Between 2022 and 2024, Ukraine imported approximately 10 GW of power capacity and more than 20 GWh of energy capacity in battery energy storage systems.
The vast majority of these solutions have been installed in private households and at enterprises exclusively for their own energy independence needs.
According to Serhii Ruchko, Head of the Energy Storage Committee, these volumes already constitute a significant segment of decentralized energy storage that cannot be ignored, especially under conditions of acute electricity shortages.
“Even partial involvement of such storage systems in supporting the power system — by discharging electricity during peak hours or charging during periods of surplus — can have a tangible positive impact on the stability of Ukraine’s entire power system,” Serhii Ruchko notes.
The expert emphasizes that the key barrier to unlocking this potential remains the lack of economic incentives for energy storage system owners. At the same time, substantial investments have already been made; what remains is the development of the necessary technical and legislative framework.
The Solar Energy Association of Ukraine declares its readiness to contribute to the development of a state or market-based incentive program for energy storage system owners, aimed at increasing the flexibility, reliability, and resilience of Ukraine’s electricity grids.