Why Power Outage Schedules Can Change During the Day
The Ministry of Energy has clarified how decisions regarding electricity restrictions are made and why outage schedules may shift throughout the day.
Factors Influencing Outage Schedules
Outage timings depend on the current state of the energy system, which can fluctuate hourly due to various circumstances. Key factors affecting these decisions include:
- Damage from shelling
- Accidents within the energy infrastructure
- Shortages in power generation
- Increased electricity consumption during peak hours or extreme weather
Decision-Making Process
After extensive shelling, there may be reduced electricity generation or transmission capacity due to network damage, necessitating consumption limits. Both the NPC Ukrenergo and distribution system operators have authority to impose restrictions based on real-time conditions.
"The volume of introduced restrictions depends on the level of energy consumption and the ability of equipment to generate and transmit electricity."
These adjustments aim to maintain stability in the energy system despite ongoing challenges.
Author's Summary
The Ministry explains that power outage schedules are flexible and respond in real-time to damage, demand spikes, and system capacity to keep the grid stable.