Ukraine's energy defence: how combined heat and power generation and decentralised solutions are shaping a new model of resilience.

4 December 2025

NEE

Ukraine builds energy resilience using decentralized cogeneration units to create autonomous “energy islands” against Russian strikes.

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Due to systematic and targeted Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, the country is developing a resilient energy model based on decentralized and mobile cogeneration solutions, which create autonomous “energy islands” for critical facilities like hospitals and water utilities. Cogeneration, which simultaneously produces electricity and heat with high efficiency, is becoming a key element of energy defense, allowing operations to continue even during blackouts. While Ukraine requires significant flexible generation and storage to stabilize its grid, modular systems are crucial for restoring basic services locally where main transmission lines are damaged. The development of this sector involves a complex ecosystem including local developers, global technology suppliers, international donors, and specialized integrators. These wartime advancements are attracting international attention, positioning Ukraine’s rapid deployment model as a potential blueprint for enhancing energy security and resilience across Europe.

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