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Russia damages four key nuclear power plant substations in Ukraine - IAEA

Four nuclear power plant substations, deemed critical for nuclear safety by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), were damaged, the agency reported on its website on Nov. 21.

22 November 2024, 11:32 AM

DTEK invests $63 million in thermal generation capacity

DTEK Energo invested approximately UAH 2.6 billion ($63 million) in repairs and restoration of thermal generation during the first nine months of 2024, the company reported on Nov. 5.

5 November 2024, 06:00 PM

Zelenskyy hints at energy attacks truce as first step to peace talks

A mutual cessation of attacks on energy infrastructure could be the first step towards ending the hot phase of the war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told journalist on Oct. 21, the Financial Times wrote.

23 October 2024, 07:46 AM

Risks and vulnerabilities of Ukraine's power grid

The restoration of Ukraine's power system is progressing at a rapid pace, but the possibility of blackouts depends directly on Russian attacks, the Energy Research Center’s director, Oleksandr Kharchenko, said in an interview with Radio NV on Oct. 17.

17 October 2024, 12:10 PM

Lithuanian company to help power 420,000 homes in Ukraine

Lithuanian renewable energy company Ignitis Grupė will spend EUR 4 million ($4.4 million) on equipment to provide stable electricity supply to 420,000 Ukrainian households, the company announced on Oct. 8.

8 October 2024, 08:24 PM

Denmark allocates $19 million to support Ukraine’s energy system

The Danish government will allocate DKK 130 million ($19.5 million) to fund repairs on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure damaged by systemic Russian attacks, Danish Energy Minister Lars Aagaard announced on Sept. 23.

23 September 2024, 10:57 PM

Brussels committed to helping alleviate Ukraine’s electricity shortage — Zelenskyy

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed urgent steps to shore up Ukraine’s energy sector before the coming winter, Zelenskyy said in his Sept. 20 evening address.

20 September 2024, 10:47 PM

Kyiv at risk: Winter to be Ukraine’s harshest test, electricity shortage could reach one-third of demand — International report

The upcoming winter may present Ukraine with its toughest challenge yet, as electricity supply risks facing “serious disruptions” following extensive Russian attacks. The anticipated deficit in the energy system during the cold months could reach 6 GW, according to a report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) published on Sept. 19.

20 September 2024, 12:06 PM

Renewable energy could save Ukraine, experts argue

A team of Ukrainian and international researchers, including Iryna Doronina from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), propose renewable energy sources as the foundation for rebuilding Ukraine's energy system.

19 September 2024, 11:43 PM

Ukrainians may face prolonged power outages this winter — UN report

Russia’s sustained bombing of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure could lead to consumers facing power cuts that last 4-18 hours per day during the coming winter, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) said in a report on Sept. 19.

19 September 2024, 08:39 PM

Russia adapts airstrike tactics on Ukraine’s energy system; Winter may be pivotal — Politico

The approaching winter could be a turning point for Ukraine in its energy war, as Russia targets key substations that supply Ukrainian nuclear power plants.

16 September 2024, 02:17 PM

Blinken announces $700 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine

The United States will contribute $700 million to help rebuild Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and provide humanitarian relief, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced at a press conference in Kyiv on Sept. 11.

11 September 2024, 08:42 PM

IAEA to expand mission in Ukraine

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will expand its presence in Ukraine to include monitoring key power substations critical to nuclear plant safety, head of Ukraine’s nuclear safety inspection service Oleg Korikov announced on Sept. 5.

5 September 2024, 08:22 PM

Dutch Prime Minister Schoof announces €200 million aid package for Ukraine

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof announced a new aid package worth over €200 million ($221 million) for Ukraine during his first official visit to the country on Sept. 2, according to a post on his X page.

2 September 2024, 06:57 PM

Ukraine's power grid remains intact despite Russian attacks — Energy Ministry

After a massive Russian missile attack on Aug. 26, Ukraine's power grid remains "intact and balanced," Deputy Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk told Ukrainian TV broadcasters on Aug. 29.

29 August 2024, 10:31 PM

Emergency power outages introduced in Kyiv and three Ukrainian oblasts — DTEK

Emergency power outages were introduced on Aug. 28 in Kyiv, as well as in Kyiv, Odesa, and Donetsk Oblasts, according to DTEK’s press center.

28 August 2024, 10:55 AM

Blackout schedules expected to ease in coming days

Severe power cuts introduced across Ukraine after the massive Russian missile attack on Aug. 26 are likely to peter out throughout the week, Oleksandr Kharchenko, the Managing Director at Energy Industry Research Center consultancy, said on Aug. 27.

27 August 2024, 09:17 PM

Ukraine enforces rolling blackouts to ensure power system integrity

The national power company, Ukrenergo, has implemented rolling blackouts to stabilize Ukraine’s power grid, severely damaged by a recent large-scale Russian attack, Deputy Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk said on national television on Aug. 27.

27 August 2024, 11:43 AM

Severe power cuts expected in Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts

As many as 50-70% of residents in Kyiv and the Dnipropetrovsk oblasts will be without power at any given time on Aug. 27, Serhii Kovalenko, CEO of Yasno power utility company, said in a Facebook post on Aug. 26.

27 August 2024, 02:05 AM

Kyiv to experience water supply and transport disruptions after Russian missile attack

Kyiv authorities have warned of disruptions to water supply, public transit, and traffic signals in the capital following a Russian missile strike on Aug. 26.

26 August 2024, 11:03 PM

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