In Kyiv, residents may face ongoing electricity outages as the city grapples with a challenging energy situation. Officials indicate that a return to normal outage schedules is unlikely before April due to uneven electricity distribution across districts.
According to the CEO of Yasno, temporary personalized outage schedules are currently in effect. The transition back to a standard planning system hinges on improvements in the network’s capacity. “I cannot predict when we might return to the previous schedules. As soon as the network deficit improves, we will likely revert to those classic schedules. However, I believe it will be difficult to expect this before April,” he stated.
The situation is exacerbated by rising debts among residents, with January’s unpaid bills increasing by 224 million hryvnias, totaling 1.2 billion hryvnias. The company warns that habitual non-payers who do not engage in dialogue will face disconnection after multiple warnings.
“We attempt to contact them several times, then send a written warning to their address, and finally escalate the matter to the electricity networks. If there is no response, that individual will be disconnected from the power supply,” the CEO explained.
Special conditions are currently in place for the Dnipro and Darnytsia districts, where electricity is only cut during peak hours (08:00-11:00 and 18:00-21:00) due to heating supply issues. In other areas of the city, temporary outage schedules remain in effect.
The overall energy situation in Ukraine continues to be precarious, operating under significant power deficits. Previous reports highlighted that energy restrictions are necessary to prevent widespread outages.
Experts and investors have expressed concerns about systemic challenges in the sector. New regulations for power plants have raised alarms regarding potential financial risks for producers. Additionally, specialists warn that unstable economic conditions and debts in the electricity market are significantly hindering the investment needed for repairing damaged facilities.
Kyiv's electricity situation remains precarious, with a return to normal outage schedules anticipated no earlier than April. Rising debts and systemic challenges in the energy sector further complicate recovery efforts.