Will There Be Power Outages? The Government Has Identified the Regions With the Worst Energy Situation
21 August 11:46
Ukraine is not currently implementing planned power outages, and the power grid is operating stably—however, the situation may change depending on the intensity of Russian attacks on the energy sector. This was stated by Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal during question time with the government in the Verkhovna Rada, according to "Komersant Ukrainian".
The Situation in the Power Grid
Ukraine’s power grid is currently operating stably, and there are no scheduled power outages. However, the situation may change depending on the intensity of Russian air attacks.
According to Shmyhal, the enemy is implementing a strategy of attrition, as electricity sustains the lives and well-being of Ukrainians and forms the foundation of the war economy. Today, the energy sector is being targeted by jet drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles, but the power grid is holding up.
“We have endured four difficult winters during wartime, and a fifth lies ahead, one that is no less challenging with its own set of difficulties,” he noted.
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How Much Capacity Is Available
During the evening peak period, taking into account cogeneration and imports, 15 gigawatts of electrical capacity is currently available. Nuclear power accounts for over 40%, thermal power plants for 25%, and hydropower for another 15%.
Currently, 6 out of 9 nuclear power plant units are generating electricity, while 3 are undergoing scheduled maintenance. Maintenance for this year has already been completed on 5 units.
Where the Risks Lie
At the same time, Shmyhal pointed out the risks facing the city of Kyiv and the Poltava region. According to him, the enemy is already attempting to destroy power generation facilities, preventing them from being protected or installed.
“Yesterday, one of the power facilities was struck, and this sets us back in our repair program plans,” he noted.
Shmyhal called on local authorities to speed up construction, emphasizing that this is their obligation and responsibility. According to him, the state is providing all necessary support, “sometimes even more.”
The government plans to continue increasing energy capacity. By November 1, capacity is expected to reach 19.6 gigawatts, and by the end of the year—21.4 gigawatts—provided the enemy does not destroy facilities that have already been restored or repaired. These figures take into account distributed generation and import capacity.
The government has identified preparations for winter as a key priority, and work is ongoing 24/7.
As a reminder, the government began preparing the power grid for the heating season back in the summer—Shmyhal outlined a plan to protect and restore the energy sector ahead of a winter that could be just as severe as the previous one.
It was also previously reported that Russia is preparing a large-scale offensive campaign against Kyiv’s energy infrastructure—according to intelligence reports, the Kremlin plans to thwart Ukraine’s efforts to strengthen its energy facilities by exploiting the shortage of interceptor missiles.
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