Ukrenergo has implemented restrictions for commercial consumers; the drop in temperature and enemy strikes may heighten the risk of outages for residential consumers, particularly with the potential introduction of power cut schedules on February 13.
This was reported by Politeka.
Energy expert from the Ukrainian Institute for the Future, Andrian Prokop, warned about the possible locations for power outages in the near future.
According to him, peak consumption has not yet occurred; however, if the cold persists in the coming weeks, the risk of power outages will significantly increase.
Power cuts may be caused not only by electricity shortages but also by the need for repairs on lines and substations.
The situation may change if Russia intensifies its attacks on infrastructure—in that case, power cut schedules will be unavoidable.
"Frosty
weather, and the enemy may increase the intensity of shelling, raising the risks of outages. Additionally, when it’s cold, there is always a risk of accidents. Therefore, we need to be prepared for potential power cut schedules in various regions," warned Andrian Prokop.
In the night and morning of February 12, Russia attacked Ukraine multiple times with strike drones and missiles, leading to power outages in some areas of the Obolon district of the capital.
YASNO CEO Sergei Kovalenko reported during a telethon that power outages for industrial consumers are expected on February 12.
Overall, Ukraine is facing an electricity shortage, but there are currently no power cut schedules for February 13.