According to Energy Map, during the week of March 16-22 electricity imports to Ukraine decreased by 3% to 207.9 GWh. Exports were carried out only on March 22 in insignificant volumes and amounted to 0.7 GWh, of which 99.8% went to Hungary and 0.2% to Slovakia.
Foreign trade volumes were affected by current conditions in the energy system. Over several days, a decline in temperatures and increased cloud cover were observed, contributing to higher electricity consumption and a simultaneous reduction in solar generation. At the same time, two nuclear power units are under repair, and a significant part of thermal generation is still being restored after previous russian attack. To balance the power system, electricity supply restrictions for households were reinstated – hourly outage schedules were applied on March 16 and 18-21 during certain hours across the country. For industry and businesses, capacity limitation schedules remained in effect.
Import structure by country:
- Hungary – 100.2 GWh (48%);
- Romania – 44.9 GWh (22%);
- Slovakia – 38.1 GWh (18%);
- Poland – 22.6 GWh (11%);
- Moldova – 2.1 GWh (1%).
Compared to the previous week, deliveries from Romania and Poland increased by 2% and 67%, respectively, while imports from other directions decreased by 5-12%.
The publication was prepared with the financial support of the UK Agency for International Development under the project “Mainstreaming National Energy and Climate Plan for Ukraine’s Green Recovery and Strengthening the Green Transition Office” implemented by DIXI GROUP NGO. The contents of the publication are the sole responsibility of DIXI GROUP NGO and under no circumstances can be considered to reflect the position of the UK Agency for International Development.
