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Does Ukraine need a long-term energy system?

More than ever, Ukraine needs support to transition towards a long-term energy system that is resilient, flexible and secure. The EU has the expertise, the ability and the will to help make that happen. Ukraine's energy systems have suffered significant damage since the full-scale invasion of 2022.

Where does Ukraine's solar power come from?

Over 40% of Ukraine’s pre-2022 RES in solar PV and wind power currently lies in occupied territory. Wind generation capacity, once concentrated in the now occupied regions of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia, has been especially hard hit.

Does Ukraine need energy security?

In an era of growing geopolitical uncertainty, energy security is one thing that can still be actively safeguarded. More than ever, Ukraine needs support to transition towards a long-term energy system that is resilient, flexible and secure. The EU has the expertise, the ability and the will to help make that happen

Does Ukraine have a reliable energy supply in wartime?

Ukraine's experience demonstrates the immense challenge of ensuring a reliable energy supply in wartime. The same goes for the grid. Ukraine's extensive transmission infrastructure has suffered severe damage in the war, with capacity falling from 56 GW to an estimated 9 GW by the end of 2024.

Does Ukraine have a nuclear power plant?

Its large nuclear energy sector, which contributes 55% of total generation, has been less affected. Russia's reluctance to directly strike nuclear power stations has meant that apart from the occupied Zaporizhzhia plant, Ukraine’s nuclear generation has largely remained operational, albeit at reduced capacity.

How has Ukraine's energy system changed since the invasion of 2022?

Ukraine's energy systems have suffered significant damage since the full-scale invasion of 2022. As of spring 2024, two thirds of the country’s dispatchable power generation capacity has fallen under occupation, been damaged or destroyed. This has been accompanied by a coordinated destruction of the grid network.