Ukraine is preparing for the most difficult winter of wartime. Preparations are being made to expand the energy front using American technologies. Powerful battery systems have been installed at secret sites in all regions of the country, which are already connected to the power grid, reports The Wall Street Journal.
With the help of these installations, energy workers will be able to restore electricity supply more quickly after possible Russian strikes and prevent complete power outages in cities and villages.
The total capacity of the six commissioned facilities is about 200 megawatts, which allows providing power to up to 600 thousand households for two hours - equivalent to the electricity supply of a city the size of Washington.
These facilities are located in Kyiv and the Dnipropetrovsk region and automatically connect in the event of an emergency shutdown of other energy sources. The project cost 140 million dollars and was completed in August.
Development of renewable energy in Ukraine
In addition, renewable energy is actively developing in Ukraine. Wind and solar power plants are considered an important component of the defense strategy. Battery systems help smooth out fluctuations in energy generation and ensure stability in the system even without sunshine or wind.
WSJ called these systems 'energy shields' that could save millions of Ukrainians and be a step towards creating a more resilient national energy system.
Ukraine is actively preparing for a potentially difficult winter, expanding its energy front with the help of American technologies. Such measures are aimed at ensuring the stability of electricity supply in the event of possible difficulties and harsh wartime conditions. The development of renewable energy is also an important step towards creating a more resilient and independent energy system in the country.