Authorization
The power systems of Ukraine and Moldova are fully synchronised with the Continental European network. The relevant decision was approved by the association of system operators ENTSO-E on 11 March 2022. Physical operations to interconnect the power systems were performed on 16 March 2022.
Over the past six years of preparation, more than 700 million euros has been invested in power infrastructure development, strengthening of IT infrastructure and cybersecurity, while Ukraine has fulfilled the majority of key technical conditions for integration into ENTSO-E.
On 24 February 2022, Ukrenergo disconnected the Ukrainian power system from the networks of russia and Belarus. On the same day, the russian army attacked Ukraine. But despite active military hostilities, Ukrenergo successfully completed the system tests in an isolated mode planned for three days. Today, synchronisation of the Ukrainian power system with the European one will reduce russia’s influence on Central and Western Europe in the energy sector, as well as increase the level of energy security in the whole region.
After the war ends, both Ukraine and Europe will enjoy new opportunities with regard to joint development of electricity markets and facilitation of “green transition.”
Press release of NPC Ukrenergo:
https://ua.energy/integraciya-do-entso-e/energosystemu-ukrayiny-povnistyu-synhronizovano-z-yevropejskoyu-energomerezheyu-entso-e/
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