Mass installation of generators does not solve the stability problem of the capital's energy system
To maintain stable energy supplies in Kyiv, relying solely on distributed generators is insufficient. Implementing an automated power flow management system and changing electricity consumption models is required. This was reported by Glavcom citing Viktor Butok, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
During the presentation of the Energy Transformation Concept of Ukraine, Viktor Butok, a representative of the NGO Ukrainian Strategy, highlighted the lack of a universal solution for protecting the capital’s energy infrastructure. According to him, deploying autonomous generators without an integrated balancing system will not ensure the reliability of the energy grid.
The concept envisions a comprehensive approach that encompasses local production, energy redistribution, and active consumer participation. Such a model requires incentives to change the behavior of the population and businesses, which would allow for effectively balancing loads between power sources.
Transformation of Energy Architecture
The document’s developers emphasize that large-scale generation facilities remain vulnerable targets for RF attacks, leading to systemic failures. Yaroslav Ponomarenko, a representative of NEC Ukrenergo, noted that the strategy focuses on creating a resilient network of small-scale generation, which is significantly harder to disable with a single strike.
The new architecture is described as a cyber-physical system where digital management tools connect producers, grids, and end consumers. This approach ensures not only resilience during shelling but also faster infrastructure recovery thereafter.
Resistance from Market Players
Viktor Butok identifies the position of large market players as the primary obstacle to implementing transformative changes. The expert stressed that for the initiative to succeed, barriers preventing smaller producers—who can provide more efficient results—from entering the energy market must be removed.
Overall, the document contains 16 solutions, including strengthening air defense for critical infrastructure facilities and creating a strategic equipment reserve. The concept now establishes safety as a mandatory factor, regardless of the duration of hostilities.
Photo: Glavcom
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