585 settlements were without power this morning
Electricity consumption increases significantly due to the onset of cold weather
Due to hostilities and other reasons, 585 settlements were completely or partially without electricity this morning. This is reported by NEC "Ukrenergo".
In particular, due to hostilities, there are new blackouts in Donetsk, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Chernihiv regions.
Due to technical reasons, electricity has disappeared in the Kyiv region.
The department draws attention to the significant increase in electricity consumption. Today, October 21, at 9:30, it was 6.3% higher than the previous working day - Friday, October 18. The reason for such a significant increase in consumption is the decrease in air temperature throughout Ukraine and the massive use of heaters, in particular, in the evening hours.
Energy experts urge the use of powerful electrical appliances between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Electricity is imported from Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, and Moldova. The total volume is 6,790 MWh, with a maximum capacity of up to 1,195 MW in individual hours.
As "Ukrainian Energy" reported, the International Monetary Fund estimated the deficit of electricity in winter at the level of 3-4 gigawatts.
