Electricity imports from the EU are rising: Ukraine and Moldova have received new technical capabilities

Electricity imports from the EU are rising

According to Главком: In early January 2026, the maximum capacity for electricity imports from the EU to Ukraine and Moldova rose to 2450 MW. This was made possible through cooperation between transmission system operators within the Eastern Europe Capacity Calculation Region (EE CCR) and ENTSO-E. The previous maximum agreed capacity for Ukraine-Moldova imports was 2150 MW.

The increase in technical capacity for electricity imports to Ukraine during the cold period and in the face of Russian attacks is undoubtedly a positive change. Vitaliy Zaychenko noted that this provides additional opportunities for balancing the energy system and enhances its resilience to various threats. The January increase in maximum import capacity from EU states positively affects Ukraine's energy system.

Prospects and significance of import capacity

An important step in this process was the holding of the first monthly auction for the allocation of interconnection capacity. This will make electricity imports from neighboring EU states more predictable and efficient, which, in turn, will contribute to the stability of the energy market in the region. The increase in capacity allows Ukraine and Moldova to better respond to challenges in the energy sector, which is especially important in current conditions.

The increase in electricity import capacity from the EU is a significant step towards energy independence for Ukraine and Moldova, as it provides additional resources for maintaining the stability of the energy system in the face of external threats. It also underscores the importance of international cooperation in the energy sector, which can help both countries reduce dependence on internal and external challenges, especially in the context of rising tensions in the region.