{"id":24288,"date":"2026-07-12T16:05:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T13:05:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/?p=24288"},"modified":"2026-07-12T16:05:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T13:05:09","slug":"energetychna-stiykist-ukrayina-zahyst-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/main-news\/energetychna-stiykist-ukrayina-zahyst-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Ukraine is strengthening its energy resilience and civil protection: new government measures"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"news-lead\">Ukraine is taking new steps to strengthen its energy resilience and protect critical infrastructure. In June, the government commissioned 14 solar power stations equipped with energy storage systems, which provide backup power to key state institutions. At the same time, international cooperation in the field of civil protection is expanding: the Czech Republic has joined the Shelter Coalition, and a joint project to build a shelter is getting underway in the Dnipropetrovsk region.<\/p>\n<div class=\"news-summary-box\">\n<p><strong>Briefly about the main points<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fourteen solar power stations with energy storage have been commissioned in Ukraine.<\/li>\n<li>The new power stations are operational in eight regions and provide backup power.<\/li>\n<li>The NEURC has approved a plan to integrate the energy market with the EU, and the first step has been taken.<\/li>\n<li>The Czech Republic has joined the Shelter Coalition, and a joint project is set to begin in the Dnipropetrovsk region.<\/li>\n<li>The State Emergency Service is setting up hubs for rapid response to emergencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Launch of solar power stations: the first phase of the \u00abEnergy Independence\u00bb programme\u00bb<\/h2>\n<p>On 10 June 2026, as part of the \u00abEnergy Independence\u00bb state programme, the first 14 solar power stations equipped with energy storage systems were commissioned. They are located across eight regions and provide a backup power supply for key state institutions.<\/p>\n<p>This step enhances the resilience of critical infrastructure, particularly in the face of threats to the power grid. The programme provides for the further development of renewable energy sources with storage, although the timetable for the next stages and the details of the roll-out remain unknown.<\/p>\n<h2>Integration of Ukraine\u2019s energy market with the EU: a new comprehensive plan<\/h2>\n<p>On 13 May 2026, the National Energy Regulatory Commission approved a comprehensive action plan for integrating the Ukrainian electricity market with the EU\u2019s internal market. The plan contains over 200 measures, including the introduction of market coupling, cross-border balancing, and mechanisms to ensure capacity and flexibility.<\/p>\n<p>The first practical step was the approval of the procedure for appointing the nominated market operator. The implementation of the remaining measures depends on technical, regulatory and financial capabilities. The pace of implementation and the next steps require further monitoring.<\/p>\n<h2>Strengthening civil protection: training and international cooperation<\/h2>\n<p>In June 2026, the Minister of the Interior <strong>Igor Klimenko<\/strong> attended a practical training exercise for emergency and rescue units <a href=\"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/suspilstvo\/dsns-navchannia-avstriia-roboty-luf\/\">SES<\/a>, where around 400 rescue workers practised complex manoeuvres in the air and on the water. New hubs have been set up to enable a rapid response to emergencies in various regions.<\/p>\n<p>Head of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine <strong>Andriy Danik<\/strong> He highlighted the high level of coordination between the services and the Rapid Response Centres\u2019 readiness to operate round the clock. This enhances the effectiveness of community protection in the event of emergencies.<\/p>\n<h2>International projects: The Czech Republic joins the Shelter Coalition<\/h2>\n<p>On 3 June 2026, Ihor Klymenko announced that the Czech Republic had joined the Coalition for Civil Defence Shelters for Ukraine. Preparations have begun for the first joint project \u2014 the construction of a shelter in the Dnipropetrovsk region.<\/p>\n<p>The minister described this as an important contribution to the safety of communities at risk of attack. Details of the collaboration, including the construction timetable and the level of funding, have not yet been disclosed.<\/p>\n<h2>Challenges and prospects: what needs attention<\/h2>\n<p>Despite the results achieved, the government recognises that the measures taken are not sufficient to ensure full energy and security resilience. The President <strong>Zelensky<\/strong> stressed the need for new, decisive measures and the consistent implementation of plans across all regions.<\/p>\n<p>Scaling up renewable energy programmes, accelerating integration with the EU energy market and expanding international cooperation remain key priorities for the coming months. At the same time, a number of details regarding funding, timelines and partners require further clarification.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ukraine has commissioned 14 solar power stations with energy storage facilities and has launched a joint project with the Czech Republic to build a shelter at.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":207433355,"featured_media":24287,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_description":"\u0423\u043a\u0440\u0430\u0457\u043d\u0430 \u0437\u0430\u043f\u0443\u0441\u0442\u0438\u043b\u0430 14 \u0441\u043e\u043d\u044f\u0447\u043d\u0438\u0445 \u0435\u043b\u0435\u043a\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0430\u043d\u0446\u0456\u0439 \u0456\u0437 \u043d\u0430\u043a\u043e\u043f\u0438\u0447\u0435\u043d\u043d\u044f\u043c \u0435\u043d\u0435\u0440\u0433\u0456\u0457 \u0442\u0430 \u0440\u043e\u0437\u043f\u043e\u0447\u0430\u043b\u0430 \u0441\u043f\u0456\u043b\u044c\u043d\u0438\u0439 \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0435\u043a\u0442 \u0456\u0437 \u0427\u0435\u0445\u0456\u0454\u044e \u0434\u043b\u044f \u0431\u0443\u0434\u0456\u0432\u043d\u0438\u0446\u0442\u0432\u0430 \u0443\u043a\u0440\u0438\u0442\u0442\u044f \u043d\u0430 \u0414\u043d\u0456\u043f\u0440\u043e\u043f\u0435\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0432\u0449\u0438\u043d\u0456. 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