Rebuilding Ukraine's energy supply in a secure, economic, and decarbonised way
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Journal Article
Abstract
Since Russia’s 2022 invasion, Ukraine’s civilian energy infrastructure has faced systematic attack and requires urgent and strategic reconstruction. This study confronts the dual challenges of rebuilding Ukraine’s energy system rapidly to mitigate civilian and economic disruption while aligning this to long-term goals of sustainability and energy security. We demonstrate that Ukraine can readily meet future energy demands through a fully renewable electrified system at costs comparable to those from fossil fuels and nuclear power. Contrary to previous reliance on high-carbon energy sources, we find a diversified renewable energy portfolio, including significant solar photovoltaic and wind contributions, can efficiently meet growing energy demands and position Ukraine as an energy exporter, capitalising on its geographical advantages. This study’s approach, based on open data and models, extends beyond national borders and offers a model for post-conflict reconstruction that harmonizes immediate recovery with sustainable energy transition.
Date Issued
2024-09-01
Date Acceptance
2024-07-24
Citation
Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability, 2024, 4 (3)
ISSN
2634-4505
Publisher
IOP Publishing
Journal / Book Title
Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability
Volume
4
Issue
3
Copyright Statement
© 2024 The Author(s). Published by IOP Publishing Ltd Original content from this work may be used under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. Any further distribution of this work must maintain attribution to the author(s) and the title of the work, journal citation and DOI.
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Identifier
10.1088/2634-4505/ad6738
Subjects
crisis
decarbonisation
ELECTRICITY
energy system
Environmental Sciences
Environmental Sciences & Ecology
Environmental Studies
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
infrastructure
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
MODEL
nuclear electricity
POWER
RECOVERY
renewable electricity
Science & Technology
Science & Technology - Other Topics
SYSTEM
Publication Status
Published
Article Number
031002
Date Publish Online
2024-08-01