Kyiv is less than one-third ready for winter as energy preparations continue
Kyiv has built about 60 megawatts of cogeneration capacity as of early August, out of 200 MW planned by the end of the year under the city's resilience measures, a city official said on Aug. 11.
Kyiv's readiness for the upcoming winter is reported to be less than one-third complete, as energy preparations continue apace. As of early August, 60 megawatts of cogeneration capacity have been constructed, representing 30% of the 200 megawatts planned for the end of the year under the city's resilience measures, according to a city official who spoke on August 11th.
This electricity is already being fed into Ukraine's national power grid. To bolster backup capacity, the city aims to add 40 megawatts by year-end. Three diesel power plants, totaling 16.7 megawatts, have already been operational. Construction of the remaining capacity is slated for completion by year-end.
Additionally, the city has set aside 800 million hryvnias (approximately $19 million) for repairing electrical equipment in residential buildings. Repair or replacement work will take place at 740 locations, focusing on housing organizations to address or replace power supply system components. The city plans to enhance backup power supplies for the water system as well.
The comprehensive resilience plans for Ukrainian oblasts were discussed during a meeting of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council on August 5th, with Kyiv's plan already being put into effect. Earlier reports indicated that Kyiv's winter preparedness could fall short of 50%.
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