In May, experts from the DiXi Group think tank presented Ukraine’s experience in protecting and restoring its power grid during wartime at international conferences in Brussels and Berlin. The focus was on Ukraine’s practical lessons regarding energy resilience, which are already beginning to be incorporated into the European Union’s approaches to critical infrastructure security.
During the events, DiXi Group President Olena Pavlenko and Research Director Roman Nitsovych presented the findings of a special study on the functioning of the Ukrainian power grid under conditions of full-scale war. The discussion centered on the need for decentralizing power generation, developing energy storage systems, protecting critical infrastructure, creating equipment reserves, and crisis planning.
In Brussels, the discussion took place with the participation of representatives from the International Energy Agency, the European Commission, and EU member state governments. In Berlin, representatives from the Bundestag, European governments, the energy sector, and NATO joined the discussion. Participants emphasized that Ukraine’s experience is already influencing the development of a new model for Europe’s energy security.
According to Olena Pavlenko, energy resilience is no longer merely a technical issue but has become an integral part of the security of democratic states. She emphasized that Ukraine today is not only receiving support but is also gaining practical experience that helps European countries prepare for new threats.
Roman Nitsovych specifically noted that the war has accelerated Ukraine’s transition to a new energy system architecture—one that is more flexible, distributed, and resilient to prolonged attacks. According to him, alongside the restoration of damaged facilities, Ukraine is effectively rebuilding its energy system in real time.
DiXi Group’s participation in international discussions was made possible with the support of the International Renaissance Foundation as part of the “Strengthening the Resilience of Ukraine’s Energy Sector” project.
Source: DiXi Group
