Ukraine needs help with restoring existing generation and alternative solutions
Dixi Group President Olena Pavlenko discussed the key needs of the Ukrainian energy sector in preparing for winter at a meeting of the European Alliance of Cities and Regions for the Reconstruction of Ukraine, where the preparation for a difficult heating season was discussed.
“The enemy has changed tactics in attacks on energy infrastructure, and this year the destruction was significant. By winter, we need to be as prepared as possible, with backup generation to have additional solutions in case of new attacks,” said Olena Pavlenko.
According to DiXi Group experts, the deficit of generating capacity could reach up to 4.5 GW. There are several solutions to reduce the shortfall – restoring existing emergency generation, installing new decentralized capacities, and backup generation, i.e., generators.
This is the focus of the working group on organizing humanitarian aid in the energy sector under the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, which has included DiXi Group experts since the early days of the full-scale invasion.
During her speech, Olena Pavlenko spoke about the specific needs of energy workers now.
“In terms of repairing existing generation, we need transformers, turbines, and equipment for power grids,” says the expert. “Regarding new decentralized generation, we need solutions for cities and regions, such as so-called gas peakers, which could work for the production of both electricity and heating.”
By winter, we need at least 450 MW of backup generation. There are currently numerous requests from communities for generators, particularly for the needs of social infrastructure, such as schools, hospitals, and local utility enterprises.
The president of DiXi Group also spoke about the support channels through which European Union countries can offer assistance: the Energy Support Fund for Ukraine, the working group on organizing humanitarian aid in the energy sector under the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, and directly with companies and cities.