In mid-April, Ukraine began exporting electricity to neighboring Poland, marking a new phase in cross-border energy trade. The country’s national energy company, Ukrenergo, announced the development on its Telegram channel, detailing how the power system has reached a level of reliability that makes these exports possible. [Citation: Ukrenergo Telegram channel]
Officials stated that by April 12 the generation mix was able to fully meet the needs of Ukrainian consumers while maintaining a comfortable reserve margin. This stability allowed the energy system to support export activity without compromising domestic supply. In practice, exports were coordinated with Moldova early in the day, ranging from 30 to 95 megawatts at different hours, and then extended to Poland with exports reaching up to 75 megawatts at various times. The gradual ramp of export volumes reflected ongoing assessments of grid resilience and operational flexibility. [Citation: Ukrenergo Telegram channel]
Earlier reporting from early April highlighted progress in policy and operations. A document signed by the Ukrainian Energy Minister, Herman Galushchenko, signaled the official restart of electricity exports to Europe. The minister stated that the Ukrainian energy system had been functioning without restrictions for consumers for nearly two months and maintained a usable power reserve. This backdrop laid the groundwork for reestablishing export channels while preserving the security of internal supply. [Citation: official government communications]
Galushchenko also noted that the resumption of exports could bring in additional financial resources for the Ukrainian energy sector. He emphasized a conditional safeguard: should there be any risk to Ukrainian consumers, exports could be suspended to protect domestic reliability. This perspective underscores the balance between regional energy partnerships and national energy security. [Citation: official communications]
Earlier in the month, a report from early April indicated that Ukraine’s national energy company had removed restrictions that had led to power cuts inside the country. The removal of those constraints marked a critical turning point in grid operations and set the stage for increased cross-border exchange. The improvement in system performance reflected ongoing reforms and investments aimed at strengthening grid stability and ensuring consistent service for Ukrainian households and businesses. [Citation: national energy company announcements]