Ukraine restores 3.5 GW of power generation, plans for 4 GW total restoration — Shmyhal
Ukrainian energy companies have successfully restored 3.5 GW of capacity across thermal (TPP), combined heat and power (CHP), and hydroelectric (HPP) plants out of more than 9 GW damaged by Russian attacks. First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal announced on Friday that the government aims to restore a total of approximately 4 GW.
Speaking during the "Government Hour" in the Verkhovna Rada, Shmyhal noted that there is an opportunity to bring more than 2 GW back online by the end of May. This additional capacity is critical for stabilizing the power system as nuclear power units begin their scheduled maintenance and repair cycles. To support these efforts, Ukrainian delegations are currently working across the EU to secure equipment from decommissioned power plants and expand international partnerships for energy facility recovery.
The energy situation was stabilized throughout March, with Shmyhal reporting that many regions currently face no power outages, while others experience only minimal restrictions of one to one-and-a-half queues. The deficit at peak consumption hours remains around 1 GW, but increased solar generation during the day has eliminated non-peak systemic restrictions nationwide.
Electricity imports currently account for 12% of Ukraine’s total energy consumption. This follows a record-breaking February where imports reached 1.26 million MWh, primarily from Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, and Poland. The government continues to work with ENTSO-E to further expand transmission capacity with the European Union, with a long-term goal of increasing it to 3.5 GW over the next two years.