Ukraine currently has 15 GW of electrical capacity available, including cogeneration and imports, and by the end of the year, this figure is expected to rise to 21.4 GW, provided there is no significant damage resulting from Russian attacks, First Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Denys Shmyhal said during Question Time with the government in the Verkhovna Rada on Friday.
According to him, nuclear power accounts for over 40%, thermal power plants for 25%, and hydropower for 15%.
“Six of the nine nuclear power plant units are generating electricity; three units are undergoing scheduled maintenance, and scheduled maintenance has already been completed on five units,” Shmyhal said.
The Minister of Energy noted that Ukraine continues to increase its power generation capacity, which is expected to reach 19.6 GW by November 1 and 21.4 GW by the end of the year, provided that the already restored capacity is not damaged by Russia.
“The power grid is operating stably, but everything can change depending on the intensity of Russian air attacks during the evening peak period,” Shmyhal emphasized.
CAPACITY, ENERGY, NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS, POWER GENERATION, SHMYHAL
