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Can Ukraine reduce reliance on fossil fuels?

By embracing energy efficiency improvements and electrification, Ukraine could dampen demand growth and achieve a significant decrease in energy intensity, of up to 60% by 2050. Decarbonization efforts across all sectors would be essential in reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Does Ukraine need a new energy system?

The war in Ukraine, which has caused immense suffering and resulted in the destruction of critical infrastructure, demands urgent action to rebuild the country and its energy system. Today, Ukraine heavily depends on fossil fuels, which accounted for some 70% of its primary energy supply in 2020.

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.

Where can we find Ukraine 4km solar resource data?

Ukraine 4-km solar resource data, available on the RE Data Explorer platform. Illustration by Billy Roberts, NREL While U.S. technical support to Ukraine might not get the same level of attention as its defense support, these data sets are crucial for Ukrainians to envision and enact a clean energy transition for their country in a systemic way.

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.

Will Ukraine become self-sufficient in terms of primary energy?

The report envisions a scenario of shift towards domestic renewables and low-emission technologies, which would make Ukraine self-sufficient in terms of primary energy, reaching 98% by mid-century. This transformation would not only contribute to energy security but also mitigate the impact of regional and global energy crises on Ukraine.