WATCH: A resilient power solution for Odesa

Driven by repeated disruptions to Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, the US–Dutch consortium will design and build a grid-connected microgrid enabling the port to operate autonomously during outages while optimising costs through national grid integration.

”With this project, QuinteQ and partners will combine and contribute their expertise and world-leading solutions to build a more resilient Ukraine for near and long-term energy needs,” said Paul Vosbeek, CEO & founder at QuinteQ Energy.

”At the same time, this project is strategic to QuinteQ’s international port market development and puts our unique flywheel solution on the map as a key-enabler for ports across the globe to optimise their power infrastructure and achieve their electrification targets.”

Rebuilding infrastructure

Ukrainian ports play a critical role in both civilian and military logistics, but sustained attacks on power infrastructure have undermined operational continuity.

The Odesa port complex has relied heavily on diesel and gas generators to manage outages, creating cost, efficiency and emissions challenges across port operations.

This planned microgrid will combine decentralised generation, advanced energy storage and island-mode capability, enabling uninterrupted operations even during grid failures.

It will also support the future integration of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar.

LMC and QuinteQ will work with Dutch solution providers, local Ukrainian partners, terminal operators and end-users to tailor the system to operational requirements, prioritising uptime and resilience under conflict conditions.

Advanced planning discussions are already under way to ensure alignment with on-the-ground needs in Odesa.

The project is scheduled to commence in 2026, with installations targeted for completion by 2027.

Supported by the Dutch government through an Industrial Participation Agreement, the initiative aims to enhance port energy resilience while laying foundations for modern, low-emission port operations in Ukraine.