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Kyiv Pumped Storage Power Plant235.5 MW Hydroelectric

HydroRenewableVerified: Feb 2026

Located in Ukraine, the Kyiv Pumped Storage Power Plant is ranked 74th among the country's 158 power generation facilities, with a capacity of 235.5 MW. This facility is a vital component of Ukraine's energy infrastructure, which has a total capacity of 128,524 MW, predominantly fueled by coal. With just 0.18% of the national capacity, its size might seem modest; however, its strategic importance cannot be understated, particularly amidst the challenges facing Ukraine's energy sector. Utilizing advanced pumped storage technology, the Kyiv plant helps balance supply and demand by storing energy during low demand periods and releasing it when needed, thus playing a crucial role in grid stability. The plant is surrounded by several significant facilities within a 50 km radius, including the Kiev CHP-5, a gas plant with a substantial capacity of 1,200 MW, and the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant, which has a capacity of 408.5 MW. This clustering of diverse energy sources highlights the interconnectedness of Ukraine's energy landscape, where hydro, gas, and coal plants work in tandem to meet the needs of the grid. The Kyiv Pumped Storage Power Plant's contribution is essential not only for local energy security but also for enhancing the overall resilience of the national grid. As Ukraine continues to navigate its energy challenges, the role of facilities like the Kyiv Pumped Storage Power Plant will be pivotal in transitioning towards a more reliable and diversified energy future.

Capacity
235.5 MW
Commissioning Year
1984

42 years old

Owner
Ukrhydroenergo
Location
50.6104°, 30.4877°

Ukraine, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 74. largest of 158 plants in Ukraine
  • #6,902 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,329 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
  • 0.18% of the installed capacity of Ukraine
Age & fleet comparison

42 years in operation

Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years

Operator portfolio

Ukrhydroenergo operates 18 plants totalling 8,293 MW

Regional density

11 plants within 100 km, 8,809 MW combined

Nearest plant: Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant (2.9 km)

Data provenance

Source: Wikidata

Location

Coordinates:: 50.610389, 30.487750
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Kyiv Pumped Storage Power Plant is a hydro power plant producing approximately 825 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.

Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Hydro
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Ukraine
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

UkraineEnergy Profile

158
Total Plants
128.5 GW
Total Capacity
CoalNuclearHydroGas
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