Ukrainian household energy storage prices

How much energy does Ukraine use?

Its primary energy supply was 93 Mtoe in 2018, corresponding to around 90% of Poland’s consumption. Ukraine’s energy mix is relatively diversified, with no fuel representing more than 30% of the energy mix. In 2018, the share of coal (the country’s primary fuel) dropped to 30%, followed closely by natural gas (28%) and nuclear (24%).

How important is Ukraine's energy sector?

Ukraine’s air defences provided some protection, but the scale of the attack and the resulting disruption highlighted once again the vital strategic importance of Ukraine’s energy sector, as well as the ever-present risks to the country’s energy supply.

Is Russia targeting Ukraine's energy system?

Ukraine’s energy system 1 has been regularly targeted by Russia since its full-scale invasion in 2022, with attacks intensifying since the spring of 2024. The targeting of energy infrastructure has had wide-ranging consequences for the provision of energy to Ukrainian households and other consumers.

How has the war in Ukraine affected energy prices?

The war in Ukraine has generated a sharp increase in energy prices and significant volatility in energy markets. Amid fears of disruptions to energy supplies and increasingly strict sanctions on the Russian energy sector, prices have fluctuated, in particular as markets have tried to assess the potential implications for global energy supplies.

How dangerous is Ukraine's energy infrastructure in 2024?

With the escalation of attacks against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in 2024, the risks are significantly higher this winter. Temperatures can routinely drop below -10 °C between December and March, posing a serious humanitarian risk if heating is not available.

How much gas does Ukraine import a day?

Ukraine has the capacity to import around 60 million cubic metres (mcm) of gas per day from the European Union and Moldova; however, not all of this capacity can be considered firm 8 on a long-term basis (i.e. longer than a quarter), which can pose risks in a security of supply crisis.