Ukrainian power grid energy storage

Should Ukraine's electricity grid be protected from cyberattacks?

Any project to modernize or reconstruct Ukraine’s electricity grid should incorporate technology and tools that incorporate cybersecurity and resilience to attack. In August, the Department of Energy announced $45 million in funding for projects aimed at protecting the grid from cyberattacks.

Should Russia be worried about cyberattacks on Ukraine's power grid?

While Russia has shown no hesitation in bombing critical infrastructure and disrupting Ukraine’s energy system through physical attacks, the threat of cyberattacks on the grid should not be ignored. In 2015, Russia hacked the power grid of Ukraine, resulting in power outages for more than 200,000 people that lasted for 1–6 hours.

Will Ukraine synchronize with the EU power grid?

The World Bank has already been working to prepare Ukraine’s power infrastructure for synchronization with the EU power grid under the ongoing Second Power Transmission Project (PTP2). This project supports Ukraine in the introduction of smart grid technologies and wholesale electricity markets.

How will the World Bank help Ukraine synchronize its power grid?

The World Bank’s financing will help mitigate technical risks associated with synchronizing Ukraine’s power grid with the European electricity grid and will help decarbonize it by facilitating greater integration of renewable energy.

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 Russia impacted Ukraine's power infrastructure?

Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s power infrastructure have resulted in rolling blackouts and limited supply of energy as winter approaches. There are several steps that should be taken to address the immediate crisis and increase grid resilience over the reconstruction period.