Electricity consumption at the same level, import from 5 countries continues against the background of deficit – Ukrenergo

Electricity consumption in Ukraine is kept at a level that corresponds to seasonal indicators, and in the power system there is a significant capacity deficit, so the need for frugal electricity consumption remains, the NEC “Ukrenergo” reported, writes UNN.

Consumption

Today, December 19, as of 7:00 a.m., the level of electricity consumption was the same as the previous day – Tuesday. Yesterday, December 18, the daily maximum consumption was recorded in the morning. It was 1.7% lower than the previous day’s high on Tuesday, December 17.

“Now, the Ukrainian power system continues to recover after twelve massive attacks by the Russians since the beginning of this year, and it still has a significant power deficit. Today there is still a need for frugal electricity consumption. Please do not use several powerful electrical appliances at the same time between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.” , – the company emphasized.

Yesterday, according to the Ministry of Energy, energy workers restored power to 16,051 consumers who were cut off as a result of hostilities.

Imports

It will take place during the day from Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, Moldova. The total volume is 10,422 MW•h, with the maximum capacity in individual hours up to 862 MW.

The situation at the ZANP

“The water level in the cooling pond is 14.09 m. This is enough to meet the station’s needs,” the Ministry of Energy reported.