DTEK, Ukraine’s largest private energy investor, has received €11 million grant from the French government to build Ukraine’s first digital substation. The project will be delivered using technology from GE Vernova and cost €15 million, funded by the €11 million French government grant and a €4 million investment from DTEK.
The project approval signifies the deepening relationship between France and Ukraine, and highlights strong international support for strengthening Ukraine’s energy resilience and security.
The substation is among 19 key energy infrastructure projects approved earlier this month in Paris under the €200 million “Fund for Ukraine”, an agreement between the Ukrainian and French governments, dedicated to rebuild critical infrastructure, including the energy sector.
DTEK Grids, which is responsible for implementing the project, will partner with GE Vernova Grid Solutions SAS. GE Vernova will provide advanced digital power equipment and technology, which enables remote monitoring and real-time diagnostics to enhance grid reliability and significantly reduce electricity losses.
Preparatory work for the substation has already begun, with full construction scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2025. Once completed, the substation will provide stable and efficient electricity equal to the equivalent of 65,000 households and businesses in one of Ukriane’s war-affected districts. The exact location cannot be named for security reasons.
The digital substation is a key component of the broader “Grids of the Future” initiative, aimed at modernising Ukraine’s distribution networks with Smart Grid technology. This initiative is essential for ensuring Ukraine’s post-war economic recovery and long-term energy security.
The substation will also boost the region’s economic recovery by powering an industrial cluster nearby.
Source: https://dtek.com/
