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Posted on September 2, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleIn August, Ukraine's electricity exports rose by 60% to 450 MWh, driven by increased solar power production, despite ongoing conflict and attacks on its power system.
KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine, whose power system has come under continued drone and missile attacks by Russia, boosted its electricity exports by 60% in August from July to 450 megawatt hours, the Ukrainian ExPro consultancy said on Tuesday.
The consultancy said Ukrainian power imports rose slightly to 264 MWh in August, or 2.5% more than in July.
The consultancy provided no reasons for the changes.
Market sources say long, sunny days have allowed more power to be produced at solar plants.
Ukraine had no power exports in August 2024, while imports were 44% higher, ExPro noted.
Ukraine had exported power mostly to Hungary - 38% of the volume - with 29% going to Moldova.
The country had commenced large power exports to the European Union before the Russian invasion in 2022, but switched that supply off after Russia damaged Ukraine's power generating facilities.
(Reporting by Pavel PolityukEditing by Bernadette Baum)
Electricity export refers to the sale and transfer of electrical energy from one country to another. It is a key component of international energy trade.
Renewable energy is energy derived from natural sources that are replenished at a faster rate than they are consumed, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.
Solar power is energy harnessed from the sun's rays using solar panels or other technologies to generate electricity or heat.
Weather conditions, such as sunlight and wind, significantly affect the efficiency and output of renewable energy sources like solar and wind power.
Electricity imports are the purchase and receipt of electrical energy from another country, often used to meet domestic demand or stabilize energy supply.
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