Ukraine’s DTEK has selected Fluence Energy to supply the country’s first large-scale battery-based energy storage portfolio.
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.
Fluence and DTEK (through its subsidiary DTEK Renewables) plan to complete the project by October 2025, so that systems are in place before the 2025/26 winter season to strengthen the Ukrainian power grid against outages, the companies said.
DTEK CEO Maxim Timchenko said: “Battery storage is a critical element in Ukraine’s vision to build a decentralised energy system that reduces our emissions and enhances our energy security.
“The partnership with Fluence further signals our commitment to leading the way in battery storage, both
in Ukraine and across Europe.”
Fluence CEO Julian Nebreda said: “This initiative not only demonstrates Fluence’s commitment to supporting Ukraine’s energy security but also highlights our leadership in providing cutting-edge storage solutions to our customers.”
Following delivery, DTEK and Fluence teams will oversee the systems’ installation, configuration, network integration and testing to ensure readiness to support Ukraine’s energy needs.