In the context of energy transformation and the growing need for independent and environmentally friendly energy sources, the Koryukiv Thermal Power Plant (TPP) has become one of the successful examples of green energy development in Ukraine. Located in the city of Koryukivka, Chernihiv region, this power plant runs on biomass and demonstrates how local resources can be effectively used for sustainable energy supply.
General information
- Location: Koryukivka, Chernihiv region
- Plant type: biomass thermal power plant
- Year of launch: 2012
- Fuel: wood chips and other types of biomass
- Capacity: ~5.9 MW of electricity and 14 MW of thermal energy
Features and benefits
- Renewable fuel
The Koryukivka TPP uses waste from the woodworking industry, including chips, sawdust and branches remaining after logging. This allows local waste to be disposed of without harming the environment and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
- Integrated energy generation
The plant is cogeneration: it simultaneously produces electricity and heat, which significantly increases the overall efficiency (efficiency coefficient) of the system.
- Providing heat to the city
The Koryukivska TPP heats social facilities and residential buildings in the city, which reduces the need for gas heating, reducing the financial burden on the local budget.
- Energy independence of the region
Thanks to the operation of the plant, the city has a stable and independent source of energy, which is especially important in conditions of military threats or interruptions in centralized energy supply.
Environmental aspect
Unlike coal or gas TPPs, the Koryukivska power plant does not create hazardous emissions into the atmosphere and does not produce toxic waste. Biomass combustion is considered a carbon-neutral process, since the same amount of CO₂ is released during its combustion that the plants absorbed during growth.
Socio-economic impact
- Jobs created in the energy, logistics and forestry sectors.
- Support for local businesses, especially woodworking enterprises.
- Development of urban infrastructure through taxes and cooperation with the community.
The prospects remain positive: with stable state support and development of the local biomass market, Koryukivska TPP can become a benchmark for other regions of Ukraine striving for energy independence and environmental responsibility.
Koryukivska TPP is an example of how local initiatives, modern technologies and environmental thinking can work together to create a sustainable energy system. This approach not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions, but also develops the local economy, making the community stronger and more self-sufficient.
