Consumers in five regions are without power: according to the Ministry of Energy
10 April 10:53
On April 10, load-shedding schedules for industrial consumers and hourly power outages for residential customers are in effect across all regions of Ukraine. At the same time, due to hostilities and shelling of energy infrastructure, some consumers in the Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, Sumy, Kherson, and Kharkiv regions are temporarily without power. This was reported by the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, according to "Komersant Ukrainian"
The ministry notes that energy workers are operating in an enhanced mode to restore power to all customers as quickly as possible. Restoration work is ongoing around the clock.
How the power outage schedules work on April 10
On April 10, hourly power outage schedules for residential customers and power restriction schedules for industrial consumers are in effect throughout Ukraine. Ukrenergo separately emphasized that restrictions apply in all regions around the clock.
The Ministry of Energy and energy companies urge residents to monitor updates on the official websites of regional power distribution companies, as schedules for specific addresses may change depending on the situation in the power grid.
Which regions are experiencing power outages
As of April 10, some consumers remain temporarily without power in five regions: Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, Sumy, Kherson, and Kharkiv. This is a result of hostilities and enemy shelling of energy infrastructure facilities.
In other words, in addition to scheduled outages across the country, some regions are also experiencing local emergency issues related to damage to power grids and facilities.
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Why power outage schedules have returned
Ukrenergo explained that the main reason for the return of the schedules is a power shortage in the grid caused by the effects of Russian shelling. This is the primary reason now, just as it was during the cold season.
However, April has its own specific challenges. After the heating season ends, the weather remains unstable, and noticeable cold snaps are forcing people to actively use electric heaters. This creates an additional load on the system.
Another factor is the start of scheduled maintenance on nuclear power plant units. As a result, the available capacity of domestic generation decreases. At the same time, after the heating season ends, generation levels at CHP plants drop, since not all combined heat and power plants can generate electricity independently without the centralized heating cycle.
In addition, electricity imports are lower in the spring than in the winter, and the operation of solar power plants becomes highly irregular: during sunny hours of the day, there may be a surplus of generation, but in the morning, evening, and on cloudy days, a deficit reemerges, necessitating power outages.
Why the situation remains tense
Ukraine’s energy system is under constant pressure due to ongoing Russian attacks on power generation, transmission, and distribution networks. This is why, even after the heating season ended, the system has not returned to a stable, unrestricted mode.
The Ministry of Energy is urging the public to use electricity sparingly, especially during peak consumption hours in the morning and evening. As energy officials note, this helps reduce the load on the system.
What this means for consumers
For the public, April 10 means living under hourly power outage schedules, and for businesses—power restrictions. Consumers are advised to check their rotation schedules in advance on regional power companies’ websites and social media pages and, if possible, shift energy-intensive consumption away from peak hours.
In regions where the energy infrastructure has been damaged by shelling, the situation may be more complicated due to local emergency power outages. That is why the schedules may be adjusted depending on the progress of restoration work.
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