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DTEK Kyiv Regional Grids received new equipment for repair of the grids after shelling

Thermal power generation17 October 2024
DTEK Kyiv Regional Grids received new high-voltage equipment, purchased by the funds of the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, established at the initiative of the Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko and European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson. With its help, energy workers managed to repair equipment after the missile strike and improve quality and reliability of power supply for more than 18,000 families of the region.
DTEK Kyiv Regional Grids received new equipment for repair of the grids after shelling

Energy workers received gas-insulated circuit breakers, transformer and current transformers. This became possible due to the help of the Energy Community, which reacted to the needs of Ukrainian energy workers. 

“We are grateful to our international partners for timely help in restoration of the infrastructure that allows us to efficiently react to challenges that the energy sector faces. This new equipment helped us ensure reliable power supply for 18,676 families of the Kyiv region. It does not only improve the quality of people’s lives, but also supports economic stability of the region in these difficult times,” –commented DTEK Kyiv Regional Grids CEO Vitalii Shaida. 

During the visit to the DSO, the representative of the Energy Community, being an authorized person of the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, confirmed her position regarding further aid to Ukrainian energy companies, affected by rf’s missile strikes on the energy industry facilities. 

This support is an important step in restoration of the energy infrastructure and consolidation of the energy independence of the country.