Ukraine is allowed to increase electricity imports from Europe to 1700 MW

Ukraine is allowed to increase electricity imports from Europe to 1700 MW

Kyiv  •  UNN

November 28 2023, 05:57 PM • 39222 views

Ukraine can now import up to 1,700 MW of electricity from Europe, according to a decision that allows for permanent synchronization with the European grid.

Ukraine will be able to import up to 1700 MW of electricity from Europe. This was announced by the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal, reports UNN.

Strengthening Ukraine's energy resilience. The Ukrainian power grid was integrated with the European one back in March 2022. We received an "energy visa-free regime", but our energy integration with Europe did not stop there. Today, the regional group ENTSO-E (the network of electricity transmission system operators) in Brussels has decided to transfer Ukraine from a temporary mode to permanent synchronization

- Shmyhal wrote.

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In addition, according to him, a decision was made that will allow Ukraine to import up to 1700 MW of electricity from Europe.

"This is an additional 500 MW that will help us cover a possible shortage in winter! We are expanding our energy capabilities. We are countering the Russian barbarians who want to plunge us into darkness. We thank our European partners for their support. We are united for the victory of Ukraine," Shmyhal said.

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NSDC Secretary saidthat Ukraine will soon receive new anti-aircraft weapons to help protect infrastructure.