Installation of hybrid solar power plants at the facilities of the Municipal Enterprise "Kryvbasvodokanal"
Sector
Municipal infrastructure and services
Stream
Restoration, development and modernization of centralized water supply and wastewater infrastructure, including the introduction of alternative energy sources
Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study
Project Status
Investment Feasibility Study
Entry into Portfolio
Local level of SPP
Implementation
Completion
- Preparation
- General information
- Strategic Case
- Economic Case
- Commercial Case
- Financial Case
- Management Case
General information
Description of the project
The project is aimed at increasing the energy efficiency, sustainability and reliability of the water supply and wastewater systems of the city of Kryvyi Rih by installing distributed solar power plants and energy storage systems at the pumping stations of the Kryvbasvodokanal municipal enterprise. It is also planned to implement a system for monitoring and analytics of solar power plants, which provides continuous collection, processing and visualization of data on generation volumes, electricity consumption, self-consumption levels, battery operation and modes of interaction with electrical networks. The monitoring system is planned taking into account the possibility of scaling and phased connection of new generation facilities, including other solar power plants and energy storage systems, without the need to replace the basic software and hardware complex.
The implementation of the project will ensure the uninterrupted functioning of critical infrastructure during peak loads and emergency power outages, reduce electricity consumption from the network and the company's costs, and also allow for effective balancing of energy consumption.
The project has been prepared for participation in the Solar Backup for Critical Infrastructure project, which is being implemented with the support of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). The potential collaboration will ensure the attraction of funding, international expertise and compliance with EU environmental standards. Thanks to this, the initiative has a comprehensive impact: it strengthens the city's energy sustainability, helps reduce CO2 emissions, increases resource efficiency and makes a significant contribution to achieving the community's climate and socio-economic goals.
The purpose of the project
Main goal:
Introducing innovations and energy-efficient solutions
Secondary goal:
Contribution to climate or environmental goals, Increasing compliance with modern standards, Increasing compliance with modern standards, Improving the condition of infrastructure, Improving the quality of services
Description of the purpose of the project and ways to achieve it
The project's goal is to increase the energy efficiency, reliability and sustainability of the water supply and wastewater disposal facilities of the Kryvbasvodokanal KP by implementing modern technologies for generating and storing electricity. To achieve this, it is planned to install distributed solar power plants and energy storage systems at the pumping stations of the enterprise with an energy monitoring system. Additionally, the project envisages the installation of inverters of increased nominal power, which will provide the technical possibility of further retrofitting the systems with batteries and gradually increasing the total installed capacity of the batteries without replacing the main inverter equipment. This will allow partially replacing electricity consumption from the network, providing backup power in the event of accidents or blackouts, as well as balancing electricity consumption.
The existing gap between the current and target state is the high dependence of critical water supply facilities on centralized electricity supply, which creates risks of water supply interruptions during emergencies or energy shortages. The implementation of the project will eliminate these risks, reduce electricity costs, and increase the level of energy autonomy and security of the city's vital infrastructure.
Problems and solutions resulting from project implementation
The main problems that the project solves are the high energy dependence of the pumping stations of the Kryvbasvodokanal enterprise on centralized power supply and the risk of stopping water supply systems in the event of accidents, blackouts or peak loads. Due to the lack of its own sources of generation and energy storage, the enterprise is unable to ensure stable operation of critical infrastructure during network outages, which directly threatens the uninterrupted water supply of hundreds of thousands of city residents.
In today's conditions of war and energy crisis, ensuring uninterrupted water supply is critically important for the city's life. Pumping stations perform a key function in maintaining pressure in water supply networks and delivering water to the population and critical facilities. Due to the instability of the power supply and frequent emergency and scheduled outages, when the pumping stations are forced to operate on diesel generators, there is a need for their own solar generation and large batteries that can ensure the autonomous operation of the pumps for a long time, at least 4 hours.
If this problem is not resolved, long interruptions in water supply are possible, an increase in the financial burden on the local budget and increased social tension among the population.
The implementation of the project will ensure uninterrupted operation of pumping stations even during network failures, reduce electricity consumption from centralized sources, reduce operating costs and CO2 emissions, increase the energy autonomy of the enterprise and the overall resilience of the city to crisis situations. As a result, the community will receive a stable, safe and energy-efficient water supply.
Socio-economic context
Indicator
Value
Other social
108 thous. people
Strategic Case
Strategic feasibility of the project
Sector
Municipal infrastructure and services
Subsector
Water supply and sanitation
Stream
Restoration, development and modernization of centralized water supply and wastewater infrastructure, including the introduction of alternative energy sources
Strategic document
Стратегія розвитку територіальної громади
Task
4.4.1 Elimination of the consequences of the Kakhovka HPP dam explosion
Project objectives
Project objectives were not specified by the initiator
Project Sustainable Development Goals
Demand for the service and its dynamics
What methodology was used to estimate demand?
оцінка попиту здійснювалася на основі аналізу фактичних даних КП «Кривбасводоканал» щодо обсягів споживання послуг водопостачання та водовідведення за останні роки. Ці показники демонструють стабільний і прогнозований рівень попиту, що напряму залежить від чисельності населення та безперервного функціонування міських систем життєзабезпечення. Оскільки проєкт не створює нових продуктів чи послуг, а спрямований на забезпечення безперебійності та надійності вже наявних, потреба у таких рішеннях є сталою та підтвердженою практичною діяльністю підприємства. Реалізація проєкту покликана не збільшити обсяги споживання, а гарантувати стабільність їх задоволення навіть в умовах енергетичних ризиків.
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Has data from external sources been used in the demand assessment?
Yes
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Does the demand forecast take into account the latest demographic and economic forecasts?
Yes
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Indicator
Year
Demand
Annual demand for services/infrastructure
1
108 thous. people
Annual demand for services/infrastructure
2
108 thous. people
Annual demand for services/infrastructure
3
108 thous. people
Economic justification
Analysis of the project's impact on ecology and climate change
Does the planned activity have a potential positive contribution to achieving climate or environmental objectives?
Transition to a circular economy
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Climate change adaptation
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Pollution prevention and control
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Protecting and restoring biodiversity and ecosystems
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Climate change mitigation
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Is the proposed project expected to significantly harm any of the following climate or environmental objectives?
None of the options are applicable
Does the planned activity have a potential positive contribution to achieving climate or environmental objectives?
Sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Pollution prevention and control
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Climate change adaptation
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Protecting and restoring biodiversity and ecosystems
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Transition to a circular economy
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Climate change mitigation
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Is the proposed project expected to significantly harm any of the following climate or environmental objectives?
None of the options are applicable
Have the greenhouse gas emissions or emission reductions (Scope 1-2) associated with the project been calculated for a typical year and the entire project period?
Yes
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Does the project require an environmental impact assessment (EIA) in accordance with the Law of Ukraine "On Environmental Impact Assessment"?
Conducting an EIA is not required.
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Project sustainability and inclusivity
Identify potential gender risks of the project and indicate possible ways to overcome them:
None of the options are applicable
Does the project provide for improving women's access to services?
The project will create jobs available to women (temporarily or permanently)
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
The project will improve women's access to safe water, food, and medical services
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Are civil society organizations representing women and vulnerable groups included in the consultation process?
Yes
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Were consultations held with representatives of target groups to take into account gender equality issues in the project?
No consultations were held with target groups.
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Have the gender risks and social impacts of the project been assessed?
All possible positive impacts of the project on women, men or other gender groups have been identified
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
All possible negative impacts of the project on women, men or other gender groups have been identified
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Are there management and institutional mechanisms in place to ensure gender equality?
Not provided for by the project
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Alternative technical solutions
Technical Solution 1
Installation and use of hybrid solar power plants
Technical Solution 2
Use of diesel generators during emergency power outages
Total costs80'523'230 UAH88'002'946 UAH
Average annual costs353'257 UAH7'836'381 UAH
Project duration, incl.6 months3 months
Service life300 months120 months
Target indicatorsDefined Defined
Technical Solution Status
Active
[The technical approach was selected for further detailed analysis or implementation.]
Rejected
[The technical approach was not selected for further detailed analysis or implementation.]
Components of a technical solution
Commercial Justification
Supplier and contractor market assessment
Is the project likely to attract a sufficient number of bidders to ensure real competition that will encourage bidders to think innovatively and maximize the quality of their proposals?
Yes
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Is the project of interest to small and medium-sized enterprises?
Yes
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Will the project involve national or international suppliers and contractors?
Yes, both national and international
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Has an analysis of available procurement options been conducted for the technical solution?
Yes
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
What procurement strategy was chosen for the project implementation, and what justifies its feasibility in the context of the market and project objectives?
Для реалізації проєкту обрана стратегія закупівель «під ключ» через публічну закупівлю у системі Prozorro, що передбачає комплексне постачання обладнання, монтаж, пусконалагодження та інтеграцію сонячних електростанцій в існуючу інфраструктуру. Доцільність цього підходу обґрунтована тим, що він дозволяє скоротити строки реалізації, мінімізувати технічні та логістичні ризики, забезпечити відповідність обладнання технічним вимогам і стандартам безпеки, а також гарантує економічну ефективність і прозорість процесу закупівлі в умовах українського ринку відновлюваної енергетики.
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
What approaches are planned to be used to ensure transparency, competition, and efficiency in the procurement process?
для забезпечення прозорості, конкуренції та ефективності процесу закупівель у межах реалізації проєкту планується застосування комплексного підходу, що відповідає принципам відкритості та підзвітності використання публічних коштів. Усі процедури здійснюватимуться через електронну систему публічних закупівель ProZorro, яка гарантує рівний доступ учасників, відкритість пропозицій і контроль громадськості..
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
What types of procurement procedures are envisaged by the project (open tender, negotiated procedure, competitive dialogue, etc.)?
Open competitive bidding
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Pre-market engagement
Попереднє залучення ринку здійснювалося з метою визначення актуальної ситуації в галузі відновлюваної енергетики, технологій накопичення енергії та монтажу обладнання для об’єктів критичної інфраструктури. Для цього проведено аналіз відкритих тендерів у системі ProZorro, що стосувалися встановлення сонячних електростанцій і систем акумулювання енергії в Україні, зокрема в громадах, які вже реалізували подібні проєкти. Додатково виконано аналіз реалізованих у місті Кривий Ріг проєктів у сфері енергоефективності та автономного енергозабезпечення. Проведено консультації з галузевими експертами, інженерними компаніями та представниками постачальників обладнання, щоб уточнити технічні параметри, вартісні показники та логістичні особливості реалізації. Також здійснено порівняльний огляд ринку акумуляторних систем і сонячних модулів на основі відкритих комерційних пропозицій та технічних каталогів виробників. Отримана інформація дала змогу оцінити рівень конкуренції, наявність кваліфікованих постачальників і визначити оптимальні технічні рішення та бюджетні орієнтири для підготовки проєкту.
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Potential market participants
під час підготовки проєкту проведено цільові консультації з представниками ринку у сферах відновлюваної енергетики, систем накопичення енергії, електромонтажних і проєктних послуг. Було опрацьовано інформацію від національних постачальників обладнання (зокрема компаній, що реалізовували аналогічні проєкти в громадах України), а також проведено консультації з міжнародними партнерами та технічними експертами
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Market readiness assessment
Ринок України на сьогодні є готовим до реалізації подібних проєктів у сфері відновлюваної енергетики та енергоефективності. У країні сформовано достатню кількість кваліфікованих підрядників, проєктних організацій і постачальників обладнання, які мають досвід встановлення сонячних електростанцій та систем накопичення енергії для муніципальних і промислових споживачів. Необхідні технології та компоненти – сонячні модулі, інвертори, системи управління, акумуляторні батареї – є широко доступними на ринку через мережу офіційних дистриб’юторів та локальних виробників. Основні потенційні бар’єри можуть бути пов’язані з коливаннями цін на імпортне обладнання, строками митного оформлення та логістичними факторами, а також із потребою в оперативному узгодженні технічних умов підключення до електромереж. Регуляторне поле є стабільним і відповідає європейським стандартам, зокрема у частині публічних закупівель, енергоефективності та відновлюваних джерел енергії. Загалом ринок демонструє високу готовність до впровадження таких проєктів, що підтверджується успішною реалізацією подібних ініціатив у низці українських громад та промислових підприємств.
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Financial justification
Total project budget
Total preliminary budget80'523'230 UAH88'002'946 UAH
Capital costs80'523'230 UAH88'002'946 UAH
Operational costs0 UAH0 UAH
Preliminary cost breakdown
Operating costs for implementation0 UAH0 UAH
For preparation775'500 UAH434'000 UAH
For implementation70'916'308 UAH9'114'000 UAH
For operation8'831'422 UAH78'363'806 UAH
For closing0 UAH91'140 UAH
Were the methodological recommendations approved by the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine applied when calculating the indicative budget?
Yes
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Were the methodological recommendations approved by the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine applied when calculating the indicative budget?
Yes
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Average project cost per service recipient
Service UnitСередня вартість проєкту на одного отримувача послуги
Service Unit Cost574 UAH
Profitability of the project
Is the project expected to generate income?NoNo
Is the project self-sustaining?Yes
Has the financial condition of the potential beneficiary been assessed in accordance with the order of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine dated 14.07.2016 No. 616?No
NPV Value32'638'353 UAH
Availability of services
Has an analysis been conducted of the accessibility of services for consumers and their financial ability to pay the established tariffs?
Not applicable – the project does not provide for the provision of paid services or the establishment of tariffs
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Project Financing Mechanisms
Are funding sources and mechanisms identified?
Source and MechanismYesNo
Funding Sources
Approved Funds0 UAH0 UAH
Expected Funds0 UAH0 UAH
Public-private partnership
Has a qualitative and quantitative assessment of the project's suitability for implementation through a PPP mechanism been conducted?
No, no assessment was conducted.
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Are there, after conducting an appropriate study, private investors interested in the possibility of implementing the project in the PPP format?
No
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Management Rationale
Team competencies
Determine which competencies/expertise required for successful project preparation and implementation can be provided by the project initiator's own project team (without involving external advisors)
Strategic justification - analysis of the strategic feasibility of the project
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Economic justification - economic analysis
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Project management - communication with stakeholders
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Project management - risk management
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Economic justification - social and gender analysis
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Project management - public consultations
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Business case - analysis of available procurement options
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Project management - legal support
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Strategic rationale - SDG compliance analysis
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Financial analysis - financial analysis
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Strategic rationale - demand analysis
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Economic justification - environmental expertise
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Business case - analysis of the market environment
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Does the team have experience implementing similar projects?
Yes, successfully implemented 1 or more similar projects
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Identify which competencies/expertise required for successful project preparation and implementation need to be strengthened by engaging independent experts or consultants
Economic feasibility study - technical expertise
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Management rationale - working with international financial organizations (IFOs)
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Is there an understanding of where to find relevant experts and consultants?
No, I need help.
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Is the project management structure defined: working group, chair, project team?
Yes
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
What categories of experts and consultants have already been involved at the project preparation stage?
Specialists in interaction with international financial organizations (IFOs)
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Environmental experts
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Financial consultants/modelers
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Legal consultants
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Commercial experts
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Economic analysts
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Strategic consultants
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Technical experts
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Social/gender consultants
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Management experts / project managers
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Are there plans to involve experts and consultants for further implementation of the project?
Yes
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Risk assessment
Financial riskDefinedUndefined
Operational riskDefinedUndefined
Organizational events
ResponseDefinedUndefined
Results of the feasibility analysis
Project Preparation Program Engagement and Funding Needs
Is there ongoing cooperation or support within the framework of international technical assistance (ITA) or from other donor or government agencies?
No
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Does the project require preparation assistance from Project Preparation Programs (PPF)?
None of the options are applicable
Does the project require additional preparation assistance from Project Preparation Facilities (PPF)?
None of the options are applicable
Need for financing
Does the project require additional funding for preparation?
No
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Project Approval History
DateDecision NumberPortfolioProject StatusDecisionReasons
06/02/2026SP-L-060226-26236D1FCommunity SPInvestment Feasibility StudyInclude-
17/02/2026SPP-L-170226-87C7C986Community SPPInvestment Feasibility StudyInclude-