Ukraine is preparing for the implementation of a large-scale project that involves the construction of thermal power plants (CHPs) that will operate on solid fuel made from garbage. Such an approach will not only contribute to solving the problem of waste accumulation, but will also help to provide communities with stable heat.
The State Agency for Reconstruction and Development of Infrastructure reports on the selection of communities where the first CHPs are planned to be built. The main selection criteria are:
- Availability of waste processing plants.
- The number of people that can be provided with heat.
The two communities are already the most prepared for the start of the project. They are working on the construction of waste processing plants that will become a source of fuel for new power plants.
The head of the agency, Serhiy Sukhomlyn, emphasizes that waste processing should take place directly within the community. What cannot be recycled will be converted into RDF (Refuse Derived Fuel) and CRF (Chemical Recycled Fuel) fuel, which will ensure a stable heat supply.
The agency actively attracts foreign experience and financial support. One of the key partners is Finland, a country with many years of expertise in the construction of energy-efficient thermal power plants. "Finnish companies have a lot of experience and are ready to share their technologies, which will speed up the implementation of the project," said Sukhomlin.
Other international partners include:
- The British Embassy , which provides advisory support.
- International Finance Corporation (IFC) , which will help in financing and development of project documentation.
In the conditions of war and instability in the energy market, Ukraine needs alternative sources of energy. The construction of CHP based on secondary fuel will allow:
- Reduce dependence on gas and other traditional resources.
- To develop the waste processing industry, reducing environmental risks.
- To provide ecological and economically beneficial heat energy for communities.
This project can be a breakthrough for Ukraine, combining the solution of environmental problems with ensuring energy stability. "This is an investment in the future that will pay off both economically and ecologically," Sukhomlin concluded.
Ukraine, even in the difficult conditions of war, demonstrates determination in implementing innovative solutions that contribute to sustainable development.
