Ukraine solar power

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 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.

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

What kind of energy does Ukraine use?

Although coal production is substantial, Ukraine relies on imported oil and natural gas to satisfy its energy requirements. Thermal power stations are found in all parts of the country, though the largest are in the Donets Basin and along the Dnieper.

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.

Does the EU have a role in Ukraine's energy crisis?

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. As of spring 2024, two thirds of the country’s dispatchable power generation capacity has fallen under occupation, been damaged or destroyed.