Ukraine’s Energy Minister, German Galushchenko, said the country is currently importing small amounts of electricity from the European Union. His words were quoted by the Telegram channel of the Ukrainian edition of Klimenko Time.
As Galushchenko said, the import is small at the moment but has been going on since January 1st. Also, according to the head of the Ministry of Energy, the opportunity to purchase electricity was created for businesses, which “will affect the supply and possible limitations in supply.”
Galushchenko also noted that Ukraine’s Ministry of Energy expects to increase the volume of electricity imports in the future.
Formerly Ukrainian company Ukrenergo reportedAfter the cold weather in Ukraine, restrictions were imposed on electricity consumption.
German Galushchenko, Minister of Energy of Ukraine, before that declarationHe said that the country has lost 90 percent of its wind energy and up to 40 percent of its solar energy production, and that the main load will now fall on the thermal power generation facilities. According to the minister, Ukraine’s main task is to overcome the autumn-winter period, but the burden on thermal production will continue throughout the year.