06.11.2026, 14:50
The capacity of Ukraine's energy system has decreased
Source: OREANDA-NEWS
OREANDA-NEWS The capacity of Ukraine's energy system has decreased by almost 3.5 times. This is reported by Forbes.
Before the conflict, the installed capacity of the Ukrainian energy system was 38 gigawatts. By January 2026, the available capacity was reduced to 11 gigawatts with a demand of about 18. The power deficit reached 7 gigawatts, or almost 40 percent of the required level. Against the background of damage to the energy infrastructure, the Ukrenergo operator has introduced electricity outage schedules throughout the country.
To cope with the problems, Ukraine has decentralized its energy supply, focusing on "small gas and cogeneration plants, renewable energy sources, rechargeable batteries, smart grids and local energy solutions." Kiev also began to consume more electricity from the European energy system.
At the same time, international organizations report that the winter of 2026-2027 could be the most severe for Ukraine during the war. The US Helsinki Commission noted that "central heating plants, natural gas production facilities, power plants, transmission lines and transformers are under threat."
Earlier, Polish political analyst Marek Miskiewicz said that the coming winter could be the hardest for Ukraine since the beginning of the conflict. The experience of last winter demonstrated Kiev's large-scale problems. In the winter of 2025-2026, Ukraine also experienced emergency shutdowns that affected millions of people. Mishkevich added that the situation in Ukraine continues to worsen.
Before the conflict, the installed capacity of the Ukrainian energy system was 38 gigawatts. By January 2026, the available capacity was reduced to 11 gigawatts with a demand of about 18. The power deficit reached 7 gigawatts, or almost 40 percent of the required level. Against the background of damage to the energy infrastructure, the Ukrenergo operator has introduced electricity outage schedules throughout the country.
To cope with the problems, Ukraine has decentralized its energy supply, focusing on "small gas and cogeneration plants, renewable energy sources, rechargeable batteries, smart grids and local energy solutions." Kiev also began to consume more electricity from the European energy system.
At the same time, international organizations report that the winter of 2026-2027 could be the most severe for Ukraine during the war. The US Helsinki Commission noted that "central heating plants, natural gas production facilities, power plants, transmission lines and transformers are under threat."
Earlier, Polish political analyst Marek Miskiewicz said that the coming winter could be the hardest for Ukraine since the beginning of the conflict. The experience of last winter demonstrated Kiev's large-scale problems. In the winter of 2025-2026, Ukraine also experienced emergency shutdowns that affected millions of people. Mishkevich added that the situation in Ukraine continues to worsen.
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