Ukrenergo recorded increase in electricity consumption

According to Ukrinform, this was reported by NPC Ukrenergo on Facebook.

“Today, on December 2, as of 6:00 a.m., the level of electricity consumption was 6% higher than at the same time on the previous business day – on Friday, November 29. This is due to the lower vume of restrictive measures,” the statement said.

Ukrenergo emphasized that the power system continues to recover after eleven massive Russian attacks, and there is a significant power shortage. In all regions, hourly power outages for househd consumers and power limitation schedules for industry and business are being forced to be applied.

“The situation in the power system is changing, and accordingly, changes in the application of restrictive measures are possible. Check the current schedule of blackouts in your region on the website or official pages of the distribution system erator (oblenergo),” the power system erator notes.

On December 2, electricity imports are planned from Pand, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, and Mdova in the total amount of 10,759 MWh.

In turn, the Ministry of Energy reports that during the day on December 1, power companies restored electricity supply to 164,302 consumers who were cut off as a result of the hostilities.

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As reported, hourly power outages on Monday, December 2, for househd consumers are scheduled from 07:00 to 22:00. At the same time, two phases will be turned off during peak hours.