The Government is working to increase the volume of electricity generation in the Chernihiv region. This was announced by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal during an offsite meeting of the Government in Chernihiv region on 9 August.

"We have a project that will increase such generation by an additional 50 MW, which is a significant resource for the region. We are negotiating with partners to have the necessary funding," the Prime Minister said.

At the same time, the Government continues to work on the decentralisation of the power system. Denys Shmyhal reminded that Ukraine already has a law stipulating that power equipment is imported free of duty and VAT.

"Today we approve a resolution that removes unnecessary restrictions on the import of such equipment. In particular, the customs authorities will no longer need to provide security for the payment of customs duties. This is a simplification of the procedure to ensure that the necessary equipment for our energy sector is imported to Ukraine as fast as possible, without any delays and additional payments," the Prime Minister said.

The Government has also decided to intensify the programme of installing alternative energy in administrative buildings, hospitals and schools. First of all, it is about solar panels on roofs, as well as the installation of energy storage facilities.

"This is an objective for both ministries and all local leaders. We have to reach a level where the maximum number of hospitals, administrative buildings and schools are autonomous," said Denys Shmyhal.