Electricity shortage recorded in Ukraine, people are asked to conserve electricity
Kyiv • UNN
Ukraine is experiencing a power shortage due to increased consumption and severe weather conditions, forcing Ukrenergo to call for savings until 18:00. Power plants are unable to meet demand as renewable energy sources are not working properly and thermal power plants are partially out of commission.
Ukrenergo said that Ukraine has recorded a deficit in the power system due to the growth of electricity consumption. Ukrainians were asked to conserve electricity to conserve electricity throughout the day until 18:00, UNN reports .
Since 13:00, a shortage of of electricity. The reason for the shortage is the rapid growth in consumption due to severe weather conditions and the simultaneous connection of thousands of consumers from the regions affected by the from the regions affected by the weather. At the same time, power plants cannot generate enough electricity to meet all the needs of consumers: solar power plants almost do not work due to dense cloud cover in all regions, and at thermal power plants power plants, some units are still under repair
It is noted that the power system is currently in a a difficult situation in the power system. This morning and throughout the day, consumers need more electricity than all Ukrainian power plants can produce.
Consume electricity sparingly throughout the day until day until 18:00
The company noted that it is enough to turn off the light where it is not needed at the moment and be careful about how you use powerful electrical appliances: leave only the most necessary to work, and all and postpone all non-urgent tasks to the evening and night after 18:00.
Earlier
Ukrenergo reported that the level of electricity consumption is growing rapidly. But they did not rule out a shortage.
