Renewable energy sources and energy security have gained new relevance after russia’s invasion of Ukraine. However, this does not stop the development of the renewable energy sector. Ukraine, joining global processes, has firmly embarked on the path of developing renewable energy, reducing current energy consumption costs, decarbonizing the economy, and decentralizing energy systems.
The Energy Association "Ukrainian Hydrogen Council," together with the company "Politechnoservice," presented a stand at the International Exhibition ECOENERGY EXPO 2024. The purpose of the event was to widely showcase the vast potential and competitive advantages of modern renewable energy technologies and bring together the professional community on a single platform.
The president of the association, Polina Kazakevych, noted: "The business community is ready for a rapid transition to alternative energy sources, particularly hydrogen technologies. However, due to insufficient infrastructure for hydrogen production, the implementation of these processes is experiencing some delays. Our association is doing everything possible to ensure that green hydrogen production in Ukraine starts as soon as possible."
Before the full-scale invasion, "Politechnoservice" was developing programs for the implementation of international buses using hydrogen fuel cells, the retrofitting of locomotives, and heavy logistics vehicles. Indeed, there was a significant reserve of developments, and even fuel cells were purchased. However, due to the lack of necessary infrastructure—such as refueling stations and production infrastructure in the form of "Hydrogen Valleys," which are currently under development—these programs were temporarily suspended.
LLC "Politechnoservice" is an engineering and manufacturing company specializing in the development and serial production of electrical equipment for trolleybuses, trams, and electric buses at its own production facilities. The company actively collaborates with globally renowned companies such as Ballard, Schaltbau, Schneider Electric, as well as Ukrainian partners.
The main areas of activity include the development and manufacture of control systems for traction batteries and electric transport, incorporating alternative energy sources. "Politechnoservice" is involved in the development of vehicles equipped with hydrogen fuel cells, which are part of initiatives aimed at advancing hydrogen energy and decarbonization.
The ECOENERGY EXPO 2024 demonstrated significant excitement around alternative energy: solar, wind, energy storage systems, and the decentralization of energy systems. Projects like condominiums, "SmartCity" concepts, and energy-saving technologies were actively discussed.
According to manufacturers, 90% of cable and wire production is now being used in alternative energy applications. Companies that previously focused only on transformers and electrical installations are now shifting to producing autonomous energy storage systems, batteries, hybrid inverters, and solar panels.
This year has shown a substantial increase in interest in alternative energy. Businesses have stopped relying solely on the government and see the solution in decentralizing energy systems through the use of renewable energy sources.
The Energy Association "Ukrainian Hydrogen Council" supports these initiatives and believes that through the combined efforts of businesses and society, Ukraine can achieve energy independence and security.
