Ukraine at the peak voltage is not enough to about 10% of generating capacity - about 3 thousand MW, said the Minister of energy and coal industry Volodymyr demchyshyn.

Kiev has problems with electricity production due to the shortage of coal. Because of opposition in Kiev Donbass lost the majority of coal mines.

" the system we lack in height of about 3 thousand MW of power when the currently used capacity of 26 thousand MW. Approximately 10% of the total required power shortage, " said the Minister at a press conference on the last working day of the week.

" In addition to the lack of coal for thermal generating stations, there are problems with a technical condition on a large number of power generating stations. At this point in time about 20 blocks are under repair, " added Demchyshyn. According to him, the total capacity of 20 units, which are located on the repairs, more than 4 thousand MW.

before the last working day of the week Demchyshyn said that Kyiv hopes for several days to resolve the issue with the conclusion of contracts on imports of Russian electricity.

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