Ukrenergo
Emergency power outages have been introduced in Kyiv and Dnipro, and consumption limits have been set for tomorrow with stabilization outages in case of exceeding them to avoid overloading the grid.
On May 15, from 19:25 to 22:00, Ukrenergo introduced controlled emergency power outages for industrial and residential consumers in all regions of Ukraine.
Due to the difficult situation in the power grid caused by the recent shelling and falling temperatures, emergency power outages were introduced in several regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv, Kyiv region, Odesa, Dnipro and Donetsk regions. On May 14, about 10% of Kyiv residents experienced an emergency power outage.
Ukraine is facing a significant electricity shortage due to a sharp cold snap, requiring record imports, emergency EU aid, and controlled blackouts for households and industry.
At present, it is physically impossible to cut off electricity in Ukraine, but emergency shutdown schedules can be introduced if there is an unplanned shortage or an increase in energy demand, says Yasno CEO Serhiy Kovalenko.
Ukraine's energy system remains in a difficult situation, with a significant deficit. This week alone, emergency imports from Europe amounting to 20 GWh had to be brought in to help. Emergency power outages for households remain possible during evening peak hours.
More than 20 people were stuck in elevators in Lviv due to the emergency power outage on May 14 and 15, with 17 cases reported last night and 4 this morning.
As of 9:00 a. m. on May 15, emergency power outages in Kyiv, Kyiv region, Odesa, Donetsk and Dnipro regions have been canceled, but the situation in the power grid remains extremely difficult.
Due to increasing electricity shortages caused by cold weather and shelling from Russia, Ukrenergo extended emergency power outages for industrial and residential consumers across Ukraine on May 15.
Emergency power outages were carried out throughout Ukraine due to a significant increase in electricity consumption that the power system could not cope with, affecting up to 10% of household consumers.
Kyiv experiences minor power outages, affecting about 10% of consumers, until about 23:00 due to a significant deficit in Ukraine's power system caused by large-scale damage to Ukrainian power plants as a result of enemy rocket fire.
Ukrenergo has been forced to introduce controlled emergency power outages in all regions of Ukraine from 21:00 to 24:00 tonight due to a significant power shortage caused by Russian shelling and increased consumption due to cold weather.
Due to massive attacks on critical infrastructure and electricity shortages, hourly power outage schedules will be introduced in Lviv region.
Ukraine is experiencing a significant electricity shortage due to increased consumption during the cold snap, which has led to extended electricity curtailment schedules for industrial consumers and record high imports of emergency electricity from the EU.
Ukraine is facing a significant electricity shortage for most of the day, which necessitates a consumption restriction for industrial consumers from 5 p. m. to midnight and record electricity imports from 5 European countries.
According to Deloitte's audit, Ukrenergo's assets have increased by almost UAH 45 billion, which will allow the company to attract financing for Ukraine's energy sector in the future.
Despite infrastructure damage and the devaluation of the hryvnia, NPC Ukrenergo announced UAH 83 billion in revenue, UAH 400 million in profit, and repaid UAH 24 billion in debts to counterparties in 2023.
The Cabinet of Ministers will allocate UAH 7. 1 billion to purchase equipment to restore Ukraine's high-voltage power grid and better synchronize it with the EU grid.
The current situation in the power grid is not the most difficult, but new challenges are expected in the summer due to power shortages caused by damage.
To balance Ukraine's power system in times of shortage, Ukrenergo applies consumption restrictions for non-household consumers through power limitation schedules depending on the situation.
The scale of attacks on Ukraine's energy sector in 2024 surpassed previous years, especially with the increased use of kamikaze drones, leading to critical dependence on electricity imports and emergency assistance from Ukrenergo.
Ukraine is experiencing significant electricity shortages for most of the day due to widespread damage to power plants, necessitating emergency imports from neighboring countries and limiting consumption for industry from 6:00 p. m. to 7:00 a.m., with potential emergency blackouts if consumption increases.
Kyiv city authorities will limit evening street lighting to save electricity after Russian attacks knocked out Ukraine's power grid.
Germany will allocate €45 million to Ukraine to finance the project "Improving the Efficiency of Electricity Transmission" and purchase equipment for energy-efficient modernization, automation and reconstruction of Ukrenergo substations to restore Ukraine's power system damaged by russian strikes.
Fraudsters spread fake messages about power outages through a Telegram channel that reports the movement of Russian missiles or drones during air raids, using the Ukrenergo logo and name without permission.
Due to the electricity shortage, Kyiv plans to reduce the brightness of street lighting by at least 20% to reduce the load on the power grid while maintaining power supply to residential buildings.
Two hydroelectric power plants in Ukraine were taken out of operation due to significant damage caused by a large-scale Russian attack on energy infrastructure.
Due to significant power shortages during the day caused by damage to Ukrainian power plants, Ukrenergo will limit industrial consumption from 18:00 to midnight, and may also introduce emergency power outages for household consumers if consumption continues to rise.
Due to massive rocket and drone attacks on energy facilities by Russia, which caused a shortage of electricity, Ukrenergo is forced to limit power supply to industry and business from 18:00 to 23:00 in all regions of Ukraine to avoid emergency power outages for the population.
Due to Russia's massive missile strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, electricity consumption restrictions for industrial consumers may be imposed from 18:00 to 23:00, while household consumers may face blackouts only in Kharkiv region.