Since the occupation of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, Ukraine has suffered billions in monthly losses by reducing electricity exports and compensating for the shortage of thermal energy ,
KYIV. UkraineGate , 6 , May , 2022 | Economy .
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“We could export this electricity. In addition, the shortage of nuclear energy must be compensated by thermal generation: gas or coal. And this is more expensive. That is why Ukraine bears billions of hryvnias in losses every month since the capture of ZNPP, ”the expert said.
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The expert also assured that the conversion of ZNPP to the minimum capacity will not cause a shortage of electricity in the country.
“In the current regime, in which the economy is now functioning, when there is a reduction in production and consumption, Ukraine will cope without the Zaporozhye NPP, there will be no shortage of electricity. But in the event of a cessation of hostilities, the economy should be rebuilt, which means increasing electricity production. Under such conditions, the work of ZNPP is critical. For example, I can’t imagine how to restore Ukraine’s industry without this power plant – the largest in Europe, “Omelchenko said.
In addition, he noted that Ukraine must act decisively against Rosatom for actively supporting and supporting the occupation of the power plant. He is convinced that this is an act of terrorism, for which it is necessary to exclude from the IAEA, ban activities, and declare employees internationally wanted.
Source: Ukrgate
