More light for Ukrainians: the government launches additional capacity
8 February 22:12
The situation with electricity supply in Ukraine remains difficult due to significant damage to energy facilities. Experts are working to launch additional generation and are using record import volumes to stabilize the system.
This was reported by "Komersant Ukrainian", citing a statement by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal.
Recovery and shortages
According to Shmyhal, energy companies continue to eliminate the consequences of Russian strikes that took place on the night of February 7. The damage to infrastructure is assessed as significant, but restoration is proceeding according to plan.
“We are working on comprehensive solutions, in particular on the launch of additional generation capacities. The work is progressing according to the established schedules. In particular, today we expect the launch of an additional 9 MW of capacity in Kyiv,” Shmyhal said.
He added that today saw the largest daily volume of electricity imports. This was a key factor in helping to maintain the system after massive attacks and reduce the deficit in the grid.
International aid and equipment
Ukraine continues to actively attract equipment from partners. Over the past two weeks, 17 humanitarian shipments from 11 countries, including Switzerland, Canada, and Germany, have arrived at warehouses. Regions are already receiving hundreds of generators and cogeneration units.
Denys Shmyhal thanked the energy workers who are working in extremely difficult weather conditions.
“We thank everyone who works 24/7 in freezing weather to restore light and heat to Ukrainian homes,” he concluded.
The situation with electricity in Kyiv
It should be recalled that the situation in the capital’s power system deteriorated significantly after a massive attack by the Russian Federation on the night of February 7. At that time, the occupiers launched more than 400 drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine, damaging high-voltage substations and two thermal power plants belonging to DTEK.
Due to the power shortage, Kyiv was forced to switch to emergency blackouts, during which residents had only 1.5-2 hours of electricity per day.
In addition, due to damage to the infrastructure that supports the operation of nuclear power plants, Ukrainian nuclear power plants were forced to reduce generation, which further exacerbated the shortage in the grid.
