Providing the facility of the Municipal Enterprise "Dniprovsky Metro" with alternative power sources (solar generation)

Sector
Municipal infrastructure and services
Stream
Development and rehabilitation of municipal infrastructure of subnational bodies
Maturity level
75
Project Status
Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study
Entry into Portfolio
Local level of SPP
Investment Feasibility Study
Implementation
Completion

General information

Description of the project

The project is aimed at providing part of the own needs of the electric depot of the Dnipro Metro Commune by installing a solar generation system with a total capacity of 2000 kW. The implementation of the project will reduce the company's electricity costs, increase the energy efficiency of economic activities and reduce the load on the city's power system during peak consumption periods. The installation of solar panels will also contribute to a more rational use of resources and the formation of a stable energy balance of the enterprise. The importance of this project lies in increasing the energy sustainability of critical urban infrastructure and reducing dependence on external sources of energy supply, especially in conditions of energy risks and possible interruptions. The use of renewable energy sources corresponds to state and local strategies in the field of energy efficiency, climate policy and sustainable development, and also demonstrates the community's desire for rational, environmentally friendly management.

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, Improving the condition of infrastructure

Description of the purpose of the project and ways to achieve it

The project aims to increase the energy autonomy and efficiency of the enterprise through the use of renewable energy sources. The project aims to ensure sustainable and economically viable energy supply for the electric depot’s own needs. This will reduce electricity consumption from the city grid, reduce the enterprise’s operating costs, and optimize the energy balance during periods of increased load. The project also aims to strengthen the energy resilience of the city’s infrastructure in crisis conditions, in particular at the risk of interruptions in centralized energy supply. The installation of solar power plants will contribute to achieving the city’s goals in the field of energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and promoting the use of renewable energy sources at municipal enterprises. Thus, the project combines economic feasibility with the social and environmental responsibility of the community.

Problems and solutions resulting from project implementation

The main problems that the project implementation should solve are the high level of energy consumption of the enterprise, dependence on centralized electricity supply and the lack of its own sources of energy generation. Due to the increase in tariffs, the increasing load on the power grid and the risks of power outages, the enterprise faces constant financial and technical challenges. The relevance of these problems is increased in conditions of martial law, when the energy infrastructure of Ukraine is under threat of attacks and disruptions in the supply of electricity can be systemic. The implementation of the project will ensure partial energy autonomy of the electric depot, reduce electricity consumption from the city network, stabilize the costs of the enterprise and reduce the risks of downtime due to power outages. The installation of solar power plants will contribute to reducing operating costs, increasing the energy efficiency of buildings, improving the environmental performance of the enterprise and creating a positive example of the implementation of "green" technologies in the municipal sector.

Socio-economic context

Indicator

Value

Other economic

10 %

Strategic Case

Strategic feasibility of the project

Sector

Municipal infrastructure and services

Subsector

Development and Reconstruction of Subnational Infrastructure

Stream

Development and rehabilitation of municipal infrastructure of subnational bodies

Strategic document

Стратегія розвитку територіальної громади

Task

A.4 Dnipro - a hub of new industries

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?

Кількістні методи, аналіз даних. Додатково враховано тенденції зростання тарифів на електроєнергію і підвищення ризиків перебоїв електропостачання.
[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
1600 human
Annual demand for services/infrastructure
2
1600 human
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?

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

Project sustainability and inclusivity

Identify potential gender risks of the project and indicate possible ways to overcome them:

Not applicable to my project
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Does the project provide for improving women's access to services?

Not applicable to my project
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Are civil society organizations representing women and vulnerable groups included in the consultation process?

No
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Alternative technical solutions

Technical Solution 1

Providing the facility of the Dnipro Metro with alternative power sources (solar generation)

Technical Solution 2

Use of diesel generators during emergency power outages

Cost breakdownCost justificationCost justification
Project cost (preparation and implementation)50'880'000 UAH21'500'000 UAH
For preparation2'880'000 UAH20'000'000 UAH
For implementation48'000'000 UAH1'500'000 UAH
Project operation and closure cost24'120'000 UAH429'000'000 UAH
For operation24'120'000 UAH429'000'000 UAH
Average annual costs1'206'000 UAH71'500'000 UAH
Project duration, incl.18 months10 months
Deadline for developing a FFS6 months6 months
Implementation period12 months4 months
Service life240 months72 months
Target indicatorsDefined Not defined
Technical Solution Status
Active

[The technical approach was selected for further detailed analysis or implementation.]

Pending

[The project initiator has not taken any decision about this alternative technical approach.]

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]

Financial justification

Total project budget

Total preliminary budget75'000'000 UAH450'500'000 UAH
Project cost (preparation and implementation)50'880'000 UAH21'500'000 UAH
For preparation2'880'000 UAH20'000'000 UAH
For implementation48'000'000 UAH1'500'000 UAH
Project operation and closure cost24'120'000 UAH429'000'000 UAH
For operation24'120'000 UAH429'000'000 UAH
For closing0 UAH0 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]

Average project cost per service recipient

Service Unitвертість одиниці послуги
Service Unit Cost18'000 UAH

Profitability of the project

Is the project expected to generate income?NoNo
Is the project self-sustaining?No

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

Public-private partnership

Has a qualitative and quantitative assessment of the project's suitability for implementation through a PPP mechanism been conducted?
The project does not fall under the PPP format by its nature/character

[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]

Economic feasibility study - technical expertise

[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]

Project management - working with international financial organizations (IFOs)

[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
None of the options are applicable
Is there an understanding of where to find relevant experts and consultants?
Yes, negotiations are already underway.

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Risk assessment

Economic riskDefinedUndefined
Political riskDefinedUndefined
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
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 StatusDecisionReasonsMaturity level
13/03/2026SP-L-130326-4F8547DDCommunity SPPreliminary Investment Feasibility StudyNot approvedImprovement of justification recommended-
16/03/2026SP-L-160326-15B33859Community SPPreliminary Investment Feasibility StudyNot approvedImprovement of justification recommended-
16/03/2026SP-L-160326-C2B95BFACommunity SPPreliminary Investment Feasibility StudyNot approvedto refine-
16/03/2026SP-L-160326-FEC49793Community SPPreliminary Investment Feasibility StudyNot approvedjustification-
16/03/2026SP-L-160326-5499E4D0Community SPPreliminary Investment Feasibility StudyInclude--
24/03/2026SPP-L-240326-A473A02BCommunity SPPPreliminary Investment Feasibility StudyInclude-75