Ukrainian cities to gain energy independence in 2-3 years, says expert

In the next two to three years, most major Ukrainian cities are expected to develop the capacity to meet essential needs through local power generation. Currently, a substantial portion of critical infrastructure in key cities is equipped with backup power sources, but these measures are only temporary.

Oleksandr Kharchenko, Director of the Energy Research Center, made this statement during a briefing at Media Center Ukraine.

“Many of the main cities’ critical facilities have backup power. However, these are merely stopgap measures, not long-term solutions,” Kharchenko said. “These systems are sufficient for this winter, and perhaps the next, but they lack stability. Cities need to invest in energy security, including constructing power generation facilities managed by municipal companies. Many cities have already started down this path. In my opinion, if progress continues as planned, within a few years, most large cities will have enough generating capacity to ensure the reliability of critical infrastructure without depending on high-voltage networks. This will result in a localized, independent power supply. For now, we’re relying on temporary fixes, but soon, cities will be able to secure stable, on-site energy sources,” he noted.

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