Kyiv Pumped Storage Power Plant, Pumped-storage power station in Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine

Kyiv Pumped Storage Power Plant is a pumped-storage power station in Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine. It sits on the banks of the Dnipro River near the Kyiv Reservoir and consists of an upper and lower reservoir connected by tunnels and a powerhouse.

The plant was built in the 1970s to help manage peak electricity demand in the Kyiv region. It was expanded later with additional units to increase its storage capacity.

The plant is a local landmark that shows how the region balances energy needs with the river. Its reservoirs and channels have become part of the landscape that people see when crossing the dam or driving along the reservoir.

The site is not open to the public, so you cannot visit the inside. You can see the upper reservoir and the surrounding infrastructure from public roads and nearby viewpoints, but keep a safe distance and respect any barriers.

The plant works like a giant battery: it pumps water uphill when electricity is cheap and releases it downhill when demand is high. This process makes it one of the largest energy storage facilities in Ukraine.