The Toolkit is a coherent system of algorithms and cooperation mechanisms that enables the development of scalable and investment-ready solutions in decentralised energy by aligning the actions of:

  • private companies and investors,
  • local communities,
  • the Government of Ukraine,
  • international donors and financial institutions,
  • EU political and regulatory institutions.

The instrument builds on hands-on experience with Ukrainian and international experts and financial institutions, as well as on the results of an in-depth analysis of 18 territorial communities in Ukraine – their resources, infrastructure, and patterns of electricity, heat, and water consumption.

To ensure mutually beneficial cooperation between business and communities, the Toolkit introduces an eight-step implementation framework for developing decentralised generation projects across Ukrainian regions, aimed at strengthening their energy resilience.

What the Energy Toolkit is built around

  • A balanced mix of energy technologies centred on communities

Our analysis shows that reliance on a single technology does not deliver energy resilience at the community level. The Toolkit is therefore designed around the development of a complementary mix of green technologies and highly flexible capacities, increasing system flexibility and strengthening overall energy resilience.

  • Every project is unique

Energy solutions cannot be standardised. Each project is developed within a specific community, taking into account local resources, technical constraints, grid access, actual electricity load profiles, heat and water needs, and the economic context of the region.

  • Private business as the key driver of the new energy system

A decentralised energy system cannot be built through centralised, top-down decisions. The private sector is uniquely positioned to deliver economically sound, bankable, and scalable projects that are clear and credible for investors and financial institutions. The role of the state and donors is to create enabling conditions, while communities act as active partners and beneficiaries of a public good.

What are the outtakes of the Toolkit implementation 

  • Scaling up decentralised generation

Implementation of the Toolkit over 3-5 years makes it possible to develop up to 13 GW of decentralised generation capacity, integrated into the transmission network.

  • Private investment and a shift in market dynamics

Private investment in new generation and local infrastructure creates the conditions for greater liquidity and competition in the electricity market, while also supporting the adoption of European market rules and practices.

  • Stronger energy resilience for communities

Communities gain greater energy resilience, a guaranteed public good, and new opportunities for economic development, while decentralised generation becomes a foundation for the growth of local business and infrastructure.

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