Ukraine's power grid is facing a double pressure: an abnormal heatwave sweeping across Europe coincides with the aftermath of military actions. As a result, electricity consumption has surged, and the infrastructure is operating at maximum capacity.
Every Three Degrees Adds 100 MW of Load
Sergey Kovalenko, CEO of Yasno, provided specific figures in his Facebook post: in Kyiv, every additional three degrees of heat add approximately 100 MW of load to the grid. This is due to the mass activation of air conditioners in residential buildings, offices, shopping centers, and industrial enterprises.
Infrastructure at the Limit of Its Capabilities
The problem is exacerbated by the fact that a significant portion of energy equipment has been operating under wartime conditions for over four years and has survived numerous attacks. Currently, many facilities are under repair, while the remaining ones are functioning literally at the limit of their capabilities.
"This is why the power grid will be operating under very tense conditions in the coming days," Kovalenko warned.
What Should Citizens Do?
The expert hopes that companies will be able to get through this period without significant restrictions, but urges the population to be prepared for possible outages. According to him, having power banks, charged gadgets, and paying close attention to messages from energy providers will not be superfluous right now.
Consequences of Attacks and Rising Prices
Meanwhile, the aftermath of a night drone attack left parts of Crimea without electricity. RBC-Ukraine previously reported on damage to local infrastructure. In parallel, due to the heatwave in Europe, electricity prices are rising rapidly — a factor that also affects the situation in the region.
