EU gives Ukraine 200 transformers and 40 heavy generators
The EU is handing over 200 medium transformers, one large autotransformer and 40 heavy generators to Ukraine
This was stated by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
"We are intensifying our efforts and working with partners to provide the emergency support Ukraine needs to restore and maintain power and heating for the civilian population," she said.
Through the EU Emergency Response Coordination Center, the European Commission is currently preparing to deliver to Ukraine the next large donations from member states and directly from the Commission's reserve as soon as possible.In particular, Ukraine will receive 200 medium-sized transformers and a large autotransformer from Lithuania, a medium-sized autotransformer from Latvia, 40 heavy generators from the rescEU reserve located in Romania.
Each of the generators can provide uninterrupted power supply to a small and medium-sized hospital.
"The European Commission is additionally working on a new energy rescEU hub in Poland to allow donations from third parties and help with their delivery to Ukraine in a coordinated fashion, particularly with our G7 partners," the President of the European Commission added.
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