Key Highlights
- Location: A 16-story residential building on Metropolitan Sheptytskyi Street in Kyiv.
- Energy Generation: Equipped with rooftop solar panels, three-phase inverters, a powerful battery, and related equipment.
- Active Consumer Status: Since October 1, the condominium operates as an "active consumer," selling excess electricity to the state at "Day Ahead Market" prices.
- Projected Output:
- Summer: 70–80 kWh fed into the general network daily.
- Autumn and Spring: 40–45 kWh daily.
Details of the Initiative
The high-rise building has become the first in Ukraine to sell electricity back to the state, marking a significant step in the country's move toward renewable energy and energy independence. This pioneering project was announced by the Kyiv City State Administration (KMDA).
Petro Panteleev, Deputy Head of the KMDA, praised the condominium's proactive approach:
"The building is an active participant in Kyiv municipal programs—the '70/30%' competition for energy-efficient projects and the program for partial reimbursement of independent energy sources. As a result, the 16-story building is equipped with a solar station on the roof, three-phase inverters, a powerful battery, and other related equipment that allows generating electricity, particularly thanks to solar energy."
Since October 1, the condominium has officially been recognized as an "active consumer" after concluding an agreement with the electricity supplier. This status allows the building to sell excess electricity generated from its solar panels back to the national grid, providing both environmental and economic benefits.
Volodymyr Kovalenko, the head of the condominium's board, shared the community's expectations:
"On average, we plan to generate and feed into the general network about 70–80 kWh in the summer and 40–45 kWh during autumn and spring. This not only helps us reduce our utility costs but also contributes to the overall energy security of our country."
Support and Financing
This initiative was made possible through active participation in municipal programs designed to promote energy efficiency and the use of alternative energy sources:
- "70/30%" Competition: A program where the city provides 70% of the funding for energy-efficient projects, and the community contributes the remaining 30%.
- Partial Reimbursement Program: Offers financial support for the installation of independent energy sources, such as solar panels.
Additionally, Ukraine has seen its first loan issued to an association of co-owners of an apartment building under the "5-7-9% Affordable Loans" program to install alternative energy sources. This program aims to make financing more accessible for energy efficiency projects.
Broader Energy Initiatives in Ukraine
Ukraine is making significant strides in transforming its energy sector:
Collaboration with the United States: The U.S. is working with Ukraine on a roadmap for its post-war energy system, focusing on safe nuclear technologies and renewable energy sources.
Potential Nuclear Developments: Ukraine may become the first country where American company Westinghouse will build a small modular AP300 nuclear reactor.
Partnership with Holtec International: Energoatom, Ukraine's national nuclear energy company, is partnering with U.S.-based Holtec International to establish the production of components for small modular reactors in Ukraine.
Conclusion
The successful integration of renewable energy sources by the Kyiv condominium sets a precedent for other residential buildings in Ukraine. By selling excess electricity back to the state, the residents not only lower their own energy costs but also contribute to the nation's energy independence and environmental sustainability.
This initiative reflects Ukraine's broader commitment to modernizing its energy infrastructure, promoting renewable energy, and collaborating with international partners to achieve these goals.
