Ukraine is making progress toward its goal of building a more resilient grid through leveraging 50% nuclear energy and 50% renewable energy by 2035. To achieve this target, a rapid expansion of renewable energy capacity and operational capabilities is needed. In partnering with G-PST, Ukrenergo, Ukraine’s electricity transmission system operator, has joined a network that will help it rapidly accelerate Ukraine’s transition to a secure, resilient, and low–emission power system.
Activities and Impacts
Knowledge exchange: In March 2023, engineers and system operator staff from Ukrenergo participated in a study tour where they had the opportunity to work with experts at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. These engineers also attended and presented at the Energy System Integration Group’s technical conference and engaged with system operators and other industry and research experts from around the world to exchange knowledge and best practices on key renewable energy topics.
Peer learning: Ukrenergo is participating in peer learning on priority areas, such as the application of advanced computing to capture system uncertainty, improving operator visibility and forecasting of distributed generation, and implementing robust system design strategies to mitigate external threats. These initiatives support:
- Strategy and planning: Ukrenergo is working to identify both technical and nontechnical strategies to rebuild and strengthen its power system using low-emission technologies.
- Knowledge sharing: G-PST will host a webinar for Ukrenergo that delves into inertia.
- Roadmap development: Ukrenergo developed a roadmap for technical assistance that focuses on priority actions to improve the decision-making process for system operators.
- Gap analysis: Ukrenergo has identified gaps in the current set of tools for generation and transmission planning.
- Tool adoption: Open-source tools have been identified and will be leveraged by Ukrenergo to enhance its planning and operational capabilities.