Innovative Energy Solutions for Ukraine's Reconstruction

3/4/2025

Ukraine's energy infrastructure has been severely damaged, with over 50% destruction. While short-term solutions rely on fossil fuels, Ukraine’s long-term reconstruction should align with decarbonization goals. Thus, Ukraine needs innovative, future-proof solutions and can serve as a testing ground for emerging technologies.

Dr. Olena Pavlenko, president of DiXi Group, is joining MIT-Ukraine as a research affiliate to conduct a collaborative research project to identify cutting-edge energy solutions for Ukraine's post-war reconstruction. With this work, she aims to bridge MIT's innovative research with Ukraine's urgent need for a sustainable, efficient energy system.

The project aims to:
• Explore MIT's latest energy research and innovations which can serve Ukraine’s “green” recovery;
• Assess the applicability of these solutions to Ukraine's energy system based on the interviews with the Ukrainian companies and government representatives;
• Identify potential long-term collaborations for implementing promising technologies as a potential for the next stage of the project.

Dr. Pavelnko will craft in a comprehensive report on applicable energy technologies for Ukraine, a shortlist of high-potential solutions for implementation, as well as the groundwork for long-term collaboration between MIT and Ukrainian entities.

December 2024 - June 2025