BESS – The Foundation of Ukraine’s Energy Independence – Oleksandr Dombrovskyi at the “Energy of Freedom” forum on the future architecture of Ukraine’s power system

A New Level of Energy Thinking

On November 5, Oleksandr Dombrovskyi, Deputy Chairman of the Board of MHP, President of MHP Eco Energy, and Chairman of the Board of Global 100% RE Ukraine, presented his vision of the role of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Ukraine’s future energy landscape.
Speaking ahead of the Energy Club Forum “Energy of Freedom: Resilience and New Opportunities for the Energy Storage Market in Ukraine”, he outlined the shift from reactive recovery of the power system toward its structural transformation.

According to the expert, the experience of MHP Eco Energy demonstrates how business can achieve energy independence. The agroholding is already implementing large-scale renewable projects, and the integration of BESS is the next logical step toward building an autonomous and resilient infrastructure.

“Solar energy combined with BESS ensures continuous operation even during outages and significantly reduces electricity costs. It’s not just about economics — it’s about energy security,” said Dombrovskyi.

Synergy of Bioenergy and Storage

MHP owns one of the largest biogas facilities in Europe, raising the question — why batteries too? The answer lies in synergy. Bioenergy provides stable generation, while BESS adds flexibility and the ability to respond to peak loads. Together, they form a model of distributed generation that is resilient to attacks, climate risks, and market fluctuations.

“Distributed generation is the new survival model for Ukraine’s power system,” he emphasized.

Challenges and Barriers

The main obstacle to the development of BESS in Ukraine remains military risks, which threaten any energy facility. The second challenge is the cost of technology — Chinese systems are more affordable, while European ones offer higher reliability. The third factor is the lack of investment and the need for regulatory guarantees to protect assets during wartime.

Despite these challenges, Dombrovskyi is confident that within the next five years, the energy storage market will become one of the most dynamic segments of Ukraine’s energy sector.

Ukraine as a Green Benchmark

BESS are not just a technological innovation — they are the foundation of future energy independence. They combine renewables, security, and efficiency, creating the basis for a 100% renewable energy system.

“Ukraine has a 100% chance to become energy independent. After victory, we will show the world an example of clean, resilient energy,” emphasized the head of Global 100% RE Ukraine.

This statement is not only an expert position but also a strategic signal:
BESS are becoming the cornerstone of Ukraine’s new energy security architecture.
Just as wind turbines and biogas plants once marked the beginning of the energy transition, energy storage systems now define its maturity.

For Global 100 RE Ukraine, this is further proof that the future of Ukraine’s energy lies not in rebuilding the past, but in creating a smart, resilient, and fully renewable power system.