Due to massive Russian attack, power grids in Kyiv and the region are damaged, more than 250 thousand homes are without electricity - Ukrenergo

Due to a massive hostile attack, there are damages in the networks in Kyiv and Kyiv region, more than 250 thousand consumers were left without electricity , and there are no plans to apply blackout schedules, Ukrenergo reported on Tuesday, UNN reports.

Due to the consequences of a massive missile attack, Ukrenergo and regional power grids in Kyiv and the region have been damaged. More than 250,000 consumers are without power, the data is being updated. All power outages are related to the hostilities, no scheduled outages are planned

As noted, the restoration work will begin immediately after the damage is assessed by Ukrenergo and regional power distribution companies' repair teams.

Consumption and generation

As indicated, yesterday, January 1, the daily maximum consumption was in the evening. It was 13.7% lower than on the previous business day, Friday, December 29.

In order to maintain the balance between production and consumption, the operation of renewable energy power plants was limited for 1 hour yesterday, January 1, Ukrenergo said.

"At present, the electricity generated by power plants of all types is enough to ensure the power supply to all legal and household consumers," the NPC said.

Emergency assistance

Yesterday, January 1, the power grid reportedly had a surplus of electricity again. In response to Ukrenergo's request, the Polish power system operator PSE provided emergency assistance from 12:00 to 16:00, urgently buying surplus Ukrainian electricity.

Export/import

Exports are currently carried out during night hours (minimum daily consumption) to Romania. Electricity is imported during daytime hours from Slovakia and Romania.

De-energization

In total, 14 settlements were cut off due to bad weather in the morning, all in Khmelnytsky region.

Due to hostilities and other reasons, 439 settlements remain without electricity in the morning.