Ukraine is preparing to implement a large-scale project that involves the construction of thermal power plants (CHPs) that will run on solid fuel made from garbage. This approach will not only help solve the problem of waste accumulation, but also help provide communities with stable heat.
The State Agency for Infrastructure Reconstruction and Development announces 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 who can be provided with heat.
Two communities are already the most prepared for the project's launch. They are working on building waste-to-energy plants that will become a source of fuel for new power plants.
Agency head Serhiy Sukhomlyn emphasizes that waste recycling should take place directly within the community. What cannot be recycled will be converted into RDF (Refuse Derived Fuel) and CRF (Chemical Recycled Fuel), which will provide a stable heat supply.
The agency is actively attracting 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 CHPs. “Finnish companies have extensive experience and are ready to share their technologies, which will allow us to accelerate the implementation of the project,” Sukhomlyn noted.
Other international partners include:
- The British Embassy , which provides advisory support.
- The International Finance Corporation (IFC) , which will assist in financing and developing project documentation.
In conditions of war and instability in the energy market, Ukraine needs alternative energy sources. Construction of CHPs based on secondary fuel will allow:
- Reduce dependence on gas and other traditional resources.
- Develop the waste recycling industry, reducing environmental risks.
- To provide environmentally friendly and economically viable thermal energy for communities.
This project could be a breakthrough for Ukraine, combining solving environmental problems with ensuring energy stability. “This is an investment in the future that will pay off both economically and environmentally,” Sukhomlyn concluded.
Ukraine, even in difficult war conditions, demonstrates determination in implementing innovative solutions that contribute to sustainable development.
