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?? From BBC News: Diplomatic Correspondent Paul Adams visits a damaged DTEK power plant to reveal how Ukrainian energy workers keep lights on amid destruction. #FightForLight #BBC

?? "Some are defending the frontlines on the battlefield. We have our own energy front to defend." BBC News brings readers inside a DTEK power plant in the aftermath of recent renewed russian missile and drone attacks. As temperatures plummet, our energy workers battle snow and fatigue to bring light and warmth to millions. The article highlights new European Commission and US Government funding: €107 million for the ‘winterisation’ of DTEK’s thermal power plants, use to provide vital equipment to protect from snow, rain and sub-zero temperatures. Read more: https://lnkd.in/edBG_hXv With thanks to Paul Adams. #FightForLight

European Commission and United States Government provide DTEK with €107 million of energy aid to keep Ukraine’s lights on during war. ??€62.8 million from European Commission and $46.1 million from US Government to rebuild capacity destroyed in russian attacks and ‘winterise’ power plants ??russia damaged and destroyed 90% of DTEK’s thermal generation capacity in spring/summer 2024, before latest attacks on 17th November Maxim Timchenko, CEO of DTEK: “We are deeply grateful for the unwavering support of the United States and the European Commission, and the leadership of the Ministry of Energy in delivering this vital aid. No country in modern times has faced such an onslaught against its energy system, but with the help of our partners, we continue to stand strong against russia’s energy terror.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eiMnVtq9 #FightForLight #StandWithUkraine

Among the items salvaged at #Kurakhove power plant, Ukraine, was a crumbling photo album. Warped and stained with age it contains sepia images of the plant under construction in the 1930s, with steam-powered excavators and horse-drawn carts, reports the The Wall Street Journal. The plant came online on 6th July 1941 and survived attacks during World War II to operate for another 82 years. Today, it lies empty. Responding to constant shelling and approaching russian forces, everything is gone but the boilers and other parts are too unwieldy to transport. The rest has been repurposed to power the restoration of other power plants hit by russian missile attack. Read Kurakhove’s full story in the Wall Street Journal: https://lnkd.in/esmPjrUp #FightForLight

Out now: the latest news digest from DTEK Group. Key updates from October 25th to November 22nd, 2024: ?russian attacks on DTEK thermal power plants and energy network cause damage across Ukraine. ?DTEK marks 1,000 days of war. ?DTEK at COP29 ?The Ukrainian energy industry, along with DTEK, featured in the international media. Stay tuned for more updates. #EnergyFrontline #FightForLight

?? The Associated Press spotlight: How DTEK turns russian attacks into renewable energy innovation. Full story: https://lnkd.in/ec-XxPh4 #StandWithUkraine #FightForLight

? Important piece in SEMAFOR on the value of backing clean energy in Ukraine: ? Geoffrey Pyatt, US assistant secretary of state for energy resources: supporting Ukraine’s clean energy transition should be a key element of US strategy, backing for Ukraine’s renewable and nuclear energy projects will reduce reliance on russian fossil fuels and support US economic interests. ?Ukraine is facing severe energy infrastructure damage from Russian attacks, making its energy transition even more challenging, while progress toward net-zero goals has been slowed by the war. ?DTEK CSO Jeff Oatham: access to finance remains the biggest obstacle to rebuilding a greener energy system. At least until the war ends, greater public-sector finance from allied governments and development banks will be needed to derisk new investment. At DTEK we are committed building a sustainable, resilient energy system in Ukraine. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e4tCquph #FightForLight

?? “I am grateful to each of our repair teams. To all the employees, both men and women, of our Ukrainian energy companies: thank you!” —?Volodymyr Zelenskyy #FightForLight #StandWithUkraine

Imagine where Ukraine could be without russia’s full-scale invasion. 1,000 days of effort placed not in rebuilding after attacks, but in progress and prosperity. We see huge potential in Ukraine’s energy system. Unleashed, the country’s wind and solar farms alone could power all of Europe seven times over, producing an estimated 18,460 TWh. #StandWithUkraine #FightForLight

This is Roman Dudarev, a mining foreman who worked for 18 years at DTEK Energy. In response to russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Roman answered his country’s call and joined a motorised infantry battalion. He rose to become commander of a machine gun squad and took part in some of the most intense combat on the eastern front. Known by his call-sign 'Ramses', Junior Sergeant Dudarev was awarded Ukraine’s Cross of the Brave badge for his exceptional bravery. On March 28, 2024, he was killed in a battle near the village of Klishchiyivka in Donetsk region. As Ukraine marks 1,000 days since russia's full-scale invasion on 24th February 2022, DTEK honours Roman and every one of the 324 DTEK employees who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Maxim Timchenko, DTEK CEO, stated: "The loss of every DTEK employee is a tragedy for our company and country. I offer my heartfelt gratitude to colleagues, and their families, who have sacrificed everything for our freedom.?We honour their memory in our work to build a sustainable, resilient and free Ukraine." #FightForLight