The article deals with the question of potential possibilities of using the smart grid concept in the heat power industry of Ukraine. The main obstacles that limit the development of smart grid in the heat and power complex of Ukraine are identified. Possible ways of development of the centralized system of heat supply of settlements on the basis of analogy with models of the district heat supply of the EU Member States are characterized. The factors identified as activation of which will facilitate the joint development of smart energy networks and the heat supply system in Ukraine.

heat power, smart grids, models of district heating.