New Ukrainian Energy Market Regulations Establish PV-Storage Systems As A Distinct Auction Category

New Ukrainian Energy Market Regulations Establish PV-Storage Systems as a Distinct Auction Category, Setting a 10% Minimum Quota and Storage Capacity Requirements

 

 

 

Ukraine's Law No. 4777-IX officially entered into force last week, enacting amendments to 15 legislative acts governing the electricity market. The law extends the support period for renewable energy auctions from 2029 to 2034 and mandates that the relevant Minister establish annual support quotas and publish four-year forecasts by December 1st of each year.

 

For the first time, the law designates photovoltaic (PV) plus battery energy storage system as a distinct category within the auction framework, assigning them an annual minimum support quota of 10%-double the 5% quota allocated to standalone PV and wind power projects, respectively. In future auctions, battery energy storage system rental options and advancion energy storage solutions are expected to attract strong interest due to their flexibility for project developers.

 

Advancion energy storage what type of batteries are typically based on long-duration flow battery technology, offering advantages in safety and cycle life compared to traditional lithium-based systems. This is particularly relevant as concerns around battery energy storage system fires continue to drive demand for safer alternatives in large-scale deployments. In future auctions, energy storage systems paired with PV installations must possess a power capacity equivalent to at least 80% of the PV plant's generation capacity, and a storage capacity of at least 2 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per 1 kilowatt (kW) of installed PV capacity. The maximum support tariff for PV-storage projects has been set at €0.12 per kWh.

 

Concurrently, the law lowers administrative hurdles for energy storage projects, stipulating that a license is required only for storage facilities at a single site exceeding 5 megawatt-hours (MWh) in capacity. Operators of energy storage facilities-whether using batter energy storage battery configurations or other technologies-are now permitted to sell electricity to neighboring consumers via the same grid connection point without the need for a separate electricity supply license. Furthermore, the new regulations reduce financial and regulatory barriers for new projects by introducing third-party escrow accounts as an alternative to bank guarantees and by implementing flexible grid connection mechanisms.

 

 

BLOOPOWER is actively monitoring these regulatory changes and stands ready to support Ukrainian developers with reliable energy storage solutions tailored to the new PV-plus-storage requirements. Regarding renewable energy facilities located in occupied territories, the Ukrainian Ministry of Energy will establish a special commission to approve a list of affected facilities and determine the specific dates for the suspension and subsequent resumption of electricity supply. From the date of their inclusion in the official registry, commercial metering for affected facilities will be reset to zero; this means that no payments will be required for electricity generated during the period of occupation. Data from the Solar Energy Association of Ukraine indicates that the country is projected to add 1.5 GW of new PV capacity in 2025, bringing its cumulative installed PV capacity to over 8.5 GW.