The work of the Belarusian energy industry was discussed today at the Palace of Independence. All aspects of the industry's functioning were reported by the minister, the profile deputy prime minister and the presidential aide. The capacity of the national energy system has exceeded 10 thousand megawatts, which is more than 280 thousand kilometers of power grids. To understand the scale, they can circumnavigate the Earth along the equator almost seven times. The energy complex is an important sector of the economy, especially in view of the implementation of the largest investment project in the history of the country. The Belarusian NPP has already been issued a license to operate the first power unit. Industrial use is ahead. The President was interested in the government's steps to increase electricity consumption within the country and for export.
As for the increase in electricity consumption, the government is acting consistently here, creating conditions for increasing the use of this type of energy in residential buildings, developing electric transport and infrastructure. The transition to electric vehicles is announced by many countries of the world, Belarus will also contribute to the promotion of eco-transport, as noted Alexander Lukashenko. Over the past two years, about 200 electric charging stations have appeared in the country, and the same number will be built by the end of this year.
Incentives have been created for the growth of electricity consumption in the country. These are preferential tariffs and reimbursement of part of the cost of purchasing electrical equipment. The Ministry of Energy have noted that the measures are effective. In the housing fund, the use of electricity has increased manifold. The government predicts that this growth will continue both in the real sector and in population use.
At the meeting, they also touched upon the implementation of large investment projects. In particular, the President was informed about the launch of a cardboard factory in Dobrush. The first products are already assembled. The launch of production will satisfy high domestic demand by replacing imports. Alexander Lukashenko noted that he intends to visit this enterprise.
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