According to a study by Berlin Economics commissioned by Greenpeace, in the years before Russia’s full-scale aggression, the share of solar energy in Ukraine’s total electricity production increased significantly – from 5.9 GW in 2018 to 8.06 GW in 2022 – an increase in solar generation capacity of almost 37%.
The attacks on energy infrastructure by the terrorist country of Russia make decentralized solutions necessary, in which solar energy will play a key role. The results of the study show that 9.2 GW of solar generation capacity can be integrated into the Ukrainian power grid by 2027, and up to 14 GW by 2030 (+8.4 GW compared to current capacity). This requires investments of almost €5 billion.
The study argues that Ukraine has a great potential for solar power plants. However, to realize this potential, a number of measures need to be taken: investment in electricity infrastructure, reduction of investment costs, and liberalization of the electricity market.
Poland will ensure LNG supplies from the US to Ukraine
During a meeting with U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasized Poland’s key role in regional gas infrastructure. He noted that the country is one of the largest importers of American liquefied natural gas (LNG).
US closes ports for Russian ships
The US President signs a new executive order banning Russian-flagged or Russian-linked ships from entering US ports.
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