Dispatching centers are where power engineers monitor the state of the grids 24/7, record accidents, and coordinate repair crews. Therefore, uninterrupted power supply to such facilities is critical for the energy security of the region.
How the Autonomous System Works
Before the onset of winter, a complex was installed at the facility where the SPP generates energy for the center's own needs, while the BESS accumulates the surplus. This creates a reliable reserve in case of system deficits or technical damage to infrastructure.
The effectiveness of this solution was proven in practice: the dispatching center continued to operate without any failures even during a large-scale technological disruption in the integrated power system on January 31, when a blackout occurred in Ukraine. In addition to autonomy, such a system helps reduce the load on the general grid during peak consumption hours.
Innovation for Resilience
The implementation of BESS and renewable energy sources is part of DTEK Grids' strategy to develop flexible and reliable power grids capable of withstanding modern challenges. For security reasons, the exact location of the equipped facility is not disclosed.
Reference: DTEK Grids develops the electricity distribution business in Kyiv, as well as the Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, and Odesa regions, serving over 5.1 million households. DTEK Group is the largest private investor in Ukraine's energy sector. Over 20 years, the company has grown into a national leader and is currently transforming into a pan-European clean energy business. Every day, about 1,000 DTEK engineering crews work to provide light to Ukrainian homes under wartime conditions.
