Ukraine’s electricity imports increased more than fivefold in 2024
Ukraine’s electricity import increased more than fivefold in 2024 to 4.4 million megawatt-hours (MWh), ExPro consulting company’s electricity monitoring data showed on Jan. 2.
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EU to increase capacity to export electricity to Ukraine to 2.1 gigawatts ahead of winter
The new limit will take effect on Dec. 1, 2024, and operators will be able to review it monthly starting in March 2025.
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant on 'verge of blackout' after Russian attack, Energoatom says
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, the largest nuclear plant in Europe, has been under Russian occupation since March 2022. Throughout its occupation, the plant has been repeatedly disconnected from the Ukrainian power grid due to Russian attacks on the country's energy infrastructure.
Ukraine to resume scheduled blackouts after 3-week break, says state grid operator
Scheduled blackouts will resume across Ukraine on Aug. 19 for the first time in three weeks, the state grid operator Ukrenergo announced on Aug. 18.
Drone attack damages power, water supply in Poltava Oblast
A Russian drone attack in Poltava Oblast overnight left thousands of people without power and running water, Governor Filip Pronin reported on July 20.
Slovakia to increase electricity supplies to Ukraine during colder months, Slovak president says
"Since the beginning of the war, we have already exported more than 40,000 megawatts of electricity to Ukraine, and we are going to increase supplies in autumn and winter, which will probably be crucial for Ukraine," Pellegrini said during a visit to Poland on Thursday.
Ukraine imports more electricity in June than in all of 2023
Ukraine imported over 858,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity in June 2024, which is 91% more than the volume imported in May and more than what was imported in the whole of 2023, ExPro Electricity monitoring data showed on July 3.
Ukraine This Week: Blackouts, HIMARS in Belgorod, and Ukraine’s upcoming peace summit
The Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur explains the top stories from Ukraine this week, from blackouts across Kyiv to the upcoming peace summit in Switzerland.
PM: Ukrainian state and local authorities ordered to reduce electricity consumption
A recent uptick in Russian strikes put a heavy strain on Ukraine's power grid, with several power plants being destroyed or disabled.
Russian drone attack causes partial blackout in Rivne Oblast
An overnight Russian drone attack caused a power outage in some parts of Rivne Oblast, Governor Oleksandr Koval reported on the morning of May 29.
Ukraine to introduce power outages across country late on May 20
Ukraine will introduce hourly energy shutdowns for industrial and household consumers in all oblasts from 6:00 p.m. local time on May 20 until midnight.
Energy Ministry warns of blackouts due to 'significant' power shortage
Russian attacks and cold weather have caused a "significant capacity deficit" in Ukraine's power system, leading to blackouts and energy restrictions for consumers across the country, the Energy Ministry reported on May 15.
Russia attacks 106 infrastructure facilities in Ukraine in one day
Various weapons were used in the attacks and 107 settlements were targeted. Thousands of households in seven oblasts are suffering power outages due to Russian attacks, the Energy Ministry reported.
Ukraine receives emergency energy supply from Europe amid power shortages
Ukraine received an emergency electricity supply from Poland, Romania, and Slovakia amid an ongoing power shortage following Russia's attacks on energy infrastructure, the Energy Ministry reported on May 11.
Surviving through the darkness: How Kharkiv endures new wave of brutal Russian attacks (Photos)
KHARKIV – In the face of relentless Russian attacks, prolonged blackouts, and a looming threat of a new major offensive, against all odds, life in Kharkiv continues to endure. Located just 30 kilometers from the Russian border, Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, has been under some of the heaviest and most
Monthly chart: Ukraine braces for tough summer months as Russia renews attacks on energy infrastructure
The following is a chart based off of data originally published in the Kyiv-based Center of Economic Strategy's "Ukraine War Economy Tracker." The Kyiv Independent is republishing it with permission. Ukraine is forced to rely on electricity imports after Russian attacks Net commercial exports of electricity, MWh Positive net exports
Ukraine faces energy deficits, to restrict power supply for business, industry
Ukraine faces power deficits caused by Russian attacks on its energy system, forcing Kyiv to temporarily restrict power supply to businesses and industrial facilities on April 23, Ukraine's state-owned energy operator Ukrenergo reported.
Energy minister says Ukraine's energy system stable, urges citizens to prepare for 'any scenarios'
Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko said on April 12 that Ukrainians should be prepared for possible power outages in the spring or summer amid Russian ongoing attacks against energy infrastructure.
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