According to Energy Map, in March 2026, Ukraine resumed electricity exports, which amounted to 30.2 GWh. The last time supplies abroad were made on November 10, 2025, so the break lasted 114 days. At the same time, electricity imports decreased by 25% compared to the previous month and amounted to 942.1 GWh.
Source: Energy Map
The main factor behind these changes was the seasonal effect. Rising air temperatures reduced electricity demand, while longer daylight hours, sunny weather, and the onset of the spring flood boosted solar and hydro generation. As a result, the power system periodically experienced a surplus of electricity, which made it possible to resume exports.
Export structure by country:
- Hungary – 14.4 GWh (48%);
- Moldova – 14.3 GWh (47%);
- Romania – 1.5 GWh (5%).
Exports to Slovakia were sporadic (only on March 22 – 0.001 GWh), deliveries to Poland did not take place during the month.
Compared to March 2025 (77.3 GWh), export volumes decreased by 61%.
At the same time, the situation in the energy system remained difficult. In March, planned repair campaigns began at nuclear power plants – two power units were taken out for repair. In addition, russia continued attacks on energy infrastructure: three massive attacks were recorded during the month. As a result, consumption restrictions were applied to all categories of consumers. In particular, planned stabilization electricity outages for households were in effect for 284 hours (38.2% of the month), while restrictions for businesses lasted even longer.
Despite the partial recovery of exports, electricity imports remained an important tool for balancing the energy system. In March, imports totaled 942.1 GWh, which is 25% less than in February (1,262.8 GWh). Reductions in imports occurred across all partner countries, ranging from 21% to 28%.
Import structure by country:
- Hungary – 456.0 GWh (48%);
- Romania – 189.2 GWh (20%);
- Slovakia – 167.0 GWh (18%);
- Poland – 117.2 GWh(13%);
- Moldova – 12.7 GWh (1%).
Compared to March 2025 (272.3 GWh), imports increased 3.5 times.
Use of interconnector capacity for imports
Since January 2026, the maximum available import capacity from the EU to the Ukraine-Moldova block increased to 2.45 GW (the previous maximum was 2.15 GW). Considering the allocation of part of this capacity to Moldova, Ukraine has about 2.1 GW available for commercial imports.
On average, during March of this year, the utilization of the available capacity amounted to 60.4% of the accepted nominal value (2.1 GW). For comparison, in February 2026, the average capacity utilization rate was 89.5%. The maximum value of 101.3% was recorded on March 15 between 21:00-22:00, while the minimum of 16.3% occurred on March 23 between 04:00-05:00.
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.
