Electricity interruptions are possible in Ukraine this summer. This was stated by MP Serhiy Nagornyak on the air of the TV channel "Kyiv 24", reports "Glavkom".
The cause of the potential deficit may be a repair campaign on nuclear power units.
“Part of the nuclear power units is cooling. They will repair. There will be less generations, ”Nagornyak explained.
In the daytime, the situation balances the generation from solar power plants to some extent, but it is the evening hours that remain the most vulnerable.
“Therefore, it is likely that in hot days, in the evening we will have a small deficit. And the only option to avoid it is to increase imports, ”the MP added.
In response to the publication in the media about possible shutdown of electricity, Ukrenergo has denied rumors about the return of restrictions:
“In recent days, some media and telegram channels have begun publishing news with click-free headings about the likely return of shutdowns. It should be noted that the information disseminated is unreliable, ”the company noted.
At the same time, Ukrenergo was called on to reduce consumption to minimize the risks of peak hours.
Another problem that affects the stability of the system is imperfect pricing mechanisms in the electricity market.
Experts warn that current price restrictions impede effective import from EU countries. This creates additional risks to energy safety, especially in summer, when demand grows due to air conditioners and decreased production at TPPs and NPPs.
