According to Energy Map, between August 3 and 9, electricity imports to Ukraine increased 2.9-fold week-on-week, reaching 65.7 GWh, while exports decreased by 43.2% to 47.8 GWh. As a result, after four consecutive weeks of export dominance, the electricity trade balance shifted in favor of imports, with imports exceeding exports by 37.4%.
The increase in imports occurred amid abnormally hot weather, which drove up electricity demand due to more intensive use of air conditioners by households and businesses. To maintain the balance of the power system, the scheduled outage of a nuclear power unit for maintenance was postponed, domestic generation was utilized to the maximum extent, and electricity imports were increased. As a result, the week ended without any consumption restrictions.
Import structure by country:
- Hungary – 24.6 GWh (37.5%);
- Slovakia – 14.6 GWh (22.2%);
- Romania – 13.7 GWh (20.8%);
- Poland – 12.6 GWh (19.2%);
- Moldova – 0.2 GWh (0.3%).
Compared to the previous week, supply volumes increased across all directions. From August 5 through the end of the week, daily import volumes exceeded export volumes by 10-202%.
Exports took place daily during hours of surplus, whereas during evening peak-load hours, export volumes were minimal or zero.
Export structure by country:
- Hungary – 23.5 GWh (49.0%);
- Moldova – 13.6 GWh (28.5%);
- Romania – 10.6 GWh (22.3%);
- Slovakia – 0.1 GWh (0.2%).
Compared to the previous week, exports across all directions decreased by 35-97%. No electricity supplies were made to Poland.
The Energy Sector Transparency (EST) project supports key U.S. administration priorities by advancing its energy interests and expanding opportunities for American companies in Ukraine’s energy sector. By strengthening transparency and anti-corruption safeguards, the project helps foster a more predictable, rules-based environment that can support fair competition and encourage investment. Through support for market-oriented reforms and stronger data systems, EST contributes to U.S. economic interests while reinforcing U.S. leadership in the global energy sector.
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