Over 500 settlements left without electricity due to bad weather
As of the morning of June 9, 508 settlements in nine regions of Ukraine were without power due to bad weather. Electricity consumption in the country has increased
According to the press service of NPC Ukrenergo, as of Monday morning, June 9, due to adverse weather conditions (thunderstorms, hail, strong gusts of wind), 508 settlements in nine regions were completely or partially without power. The regional power company's crews are carrying out emergency restoration work to restore power to all subscribers as soon as possible, the transmission system operator assures.
Electricity consumption increased today, June 9, according to the system operator. As of 9:30, its level was 2.5% higher than on the previous working day, Friday. The reason for this is the traditional increase in energy consumption at the beginning of the week, Ukrenergo explains. In addition, cloudy weather in several regions reduced the efficiency of household solar power plants (SPPs).
Yesterday, Sunday, June 8, the daily maximum consumption was recorded in the evening. Due to the heat, which prompted consumers to use air conditioners, it was 3.5% higher than the maximum of the previous Sunday, June 1.
At the same time, as of June 9, Ukraine's power system is balanced, and no planned restrictions for consumers are foreseen, the Ministry of Energy said in a statement.
"Ukrenergo" reminds that emergency and restoration work is currently underway at the country's energy facilities after the Russian massive missile and drone attacks. Energy workers are also carrying out planned technical measures to prepare the energy infrastructure for the next heating season and ensure its stable operation in the summer, the Ministry of Energy notes.
Therefore, to reduce the load on the power system, consumers are urged to use electricity sparingly. Active energy consumption, i.e. the use of powerful electrical appliances, is requested to be postponed to daytime hours, from 10:00 to 18:00, if possible.
You can find out about possible changes in the situation in the power system on the websites and official pages on social networks of distribution system operators (oblenergo) in each region.
As reported by "Ukrainian Energy", electricity consumption in Ukraine on the previous working day, Friday, June 6, corresponded to seasonal indicators. Due to bad weather, 36 settlements in two regions were completely or partially without electricity.
