Ukraine’s energy system needs approximately 1.3 GW of energy storage capacity, Vitalii Zaichenko, Chairman of the Management Board at NPC Ukrenergo, has said. “The total demand for energy storage systems is around 1.3 GW,” he said. Zaichenko emphasized that the systems already in operation had improved frequency and power regulation within the grid. “It’s not…
Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia Margus Tsahkna. “Estonia is a committed ally that consistently supports Ukraine across all areas – energy, humanitarian aid, and digital development,” noted the Head of the Ukrainian Government. The discussion focused on energy support for Ukraine amid ongoing…
Estonia and Latvia’s transmission system operators, Elering and AS Augstsprieguma tikls (AST), will begin studying the feasibility of a fourth electricity interconnection between the two countries. The fourth link would run across the Baltic Sea between Saaremaa and the coast of Courland. Studies will be conducted focusing on technological solutions as well as a cost-benefit…
Slovenia is committed to strengthening cooperation in the “green transition,” where it has accumulated extensive experience in developing and implementing environmentally friendly technologies-from renewable energy sources to intelligent waste management systems, energy-efficient solutions, and water management, Mattjaz Han, Minister of Economy, Tourism, and Sports of the Republic of Slovenia, has said. “We view cooperation with…
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that there could be a desire to restore economic ties with Russia after the war in Ukraine ends, including by resuming the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, writes Politico. At a time when there is renewed talk of a diplomatic end to the war, Tusk called calls…
Estonia has allocated EUR 150,000 to support Ukraine’s energy system and the Energy Support Fund. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna announced this during a joint press conference with his Ukrainian counterpat Andrii Sybiha in Kyiv. Tsahkna noted that Russia was carrying out brutal attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ahead of winter, terrorizing civilians. In this…
Minister of Defence of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with the German delegation headed by Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche. The delegation also included representatives of German energy and defence companies. “The previously announced EUR 9 billion in assistance will significantly strengthen Ukraine’s capabilities next year,” stated Denys Shmyhal, thanking Germany for…