With the approach of winter in Ukraine, a new challenge arises for the energy system. It is predicted that in the event of a sharp drop in temperature to -10°C, residents of large cities such as Kyiv, Kharkiv, Lviv and Odesa may face long-term power outages. In the worst case, it can last up to 10-12 hours a day.
The main problem is that in frosty conditions, electricity consumption increases sharply, which creates an additional load on the power grid. This, in turn, increases the risk of mass outages and breakdowns in the energy infrastructure.
Already now, the government is working on new stabilization shutdown schedules to ensure a fair distribution of electricity and reduce the load on the most vulnerable regions. In particular, it is planned to introduce the division of the country into several zones, where the disconnection schedules will be the same, which will avoid significant fluctuations in energy supply.
However, the situation remains tense, and with possible attacks on the energy infrastructure, the risks remain high. It is expected that recovery from damage may take some time, which further complicates the situation in case of severe frosts.
