Ukraine containerized 100kw generator

Why did the European Parliament donate a generator to Ukraine?

On 8 December 2022, the European Parliament announced a donation of a generator to Ukraine as part of the campaign. Ukrainian authorities have provided a list of equipment needed to replace the damaged energy infrastructure.

What is a 40 ft containerized generator set?

Originally launched for limited markets in 2021, the 40-ft containerized generator sets were engineered for easy transportation, simple installation and are stackable, offering up to 34% space utilization savings over traditional build designs.

How many Ukrainians are without electricity?

Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure temporarily left around 10 million Ukrainians without electricity, while temperatures have already dropped below zero. The campaign will facilitate city-to-city donations of power generators, transformers and other devices, sent with the logistical support of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.

What percentage of Ukraine's energy is produced by nuclear power plants?

In 2021, 55 % of Ukraine's energy was produced by its four nuclear power plants (NPP), while almost 24 % of its energy was produced by 12 thermal power plants. The biggest NPP in Europe – Zaporizhzhia (ZNPP), occupied since early March 2022 – used to account for around half of the Ukrainian NPPs' production.

When did Ukraine synchronise its electricity grid with the EU?

Ukraine's urgent electricity grid synchronisation with the EU's took place on 16 March 2022, thanks to which trade in electricity with Ukraine is possible and started at the end of June. Over the summer, it was Ukraine that exported its energy surplus to the EU.

Who launched the 'generators of Hope' campaign?

The 'Generators of Hope' campaign was launched on 23 November 2022 by Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, and Dario Nardella, President of Eurocities and Mayor of Florence, a city twinned with the capital of Ukraine, Kyiv.