If hundreds of small power plants are built, the energy system will become more resistant to massive attacks, says Vladimir Kudritsky.
The only way to protect the energy system of Ukraine from the serious consequences of Russian attacks is to spread the production of electricity throughout the state – hundreds of small power plants of various types need to be built . The head of the board said this Ukrainergo Vladimir Kudritsky at a briefing on Thursday, April 4.
He mentioned that the concentration of generation in some sites built decades ago is what leads to serious problems during the massive shelling of the enemy.
“We, as an energy system operator, understand that the only sustainable way to secure the energy system from massive panic is to decentralize generating capacities,” said Kudritsky.
According to him, it is necessary to build hundreds of small power plants that can better withstand mass attacks due to their dispersion. In this case, the attacks will not lead to serious consequences for the energy system as is happening now.
Kudritsky said that there are already many solar and wind power plants in Ukraine, and investors are building new ones. New thermal generation is also needed – but not coal, but one powered by waste from the wood processing industry and the agricultural sector. In addition, the energy system requires gas peakers (small, highly maneuverable power plants that run on gas) and electricity storage systems.
We remind you that since March 22, the Russians have carried out several powerful waves of missile and drone attacks. The enemy destroyed a large number of power units of thermal power plants and also disabled the Dnieper Hydroelectric Power Station.
The most difficult situation was in Kharkov, where all generating capacities were destroyed. Energy workers are trying to provide a city with millions with the help of backup schemes.
Source: korrespondent
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