Situation in energy system as of 15 April

Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, posted 15 April 2024 11:03

Two power engineers injured in Chernihiv region due to an explosive accident; electricity generation from renewable sources was limited

POWER GENERATION, TRANSMISSION, CONSUMPTION

Yesterday, due to grid restrictions on the transmission system operator’s lines, outage schedules were applied in Kharkiv region, and the restrictions are still in effect today.

Due to the sunny weather and, accordingly, the increased generation of electricity by SPPs, the transmission system operator limited the production of electricity from renewable sources.

Currently, Ukraine’s power system is operating in a stable and balanced manner.

CONSEQUENCES OF SHELLING

This morning, a vehicle of Chernihivoblenergo’s team hit an explosive device while on duty. Two electricians were injured. The police were called to the scene, the circumstances are being investigated.

NETWORK STATUS

Due to technical reasons, equipment at a high-voltage substation in Mykolaiv region was disconnected, resulting in a power outage for household consumers, which was later restored.

A substation in Chernihiv region lost power due to the disconnection of a high-voltage overhead line. Residential and industrial consumers were left without electricity. Everyone has been supplied with power.

SITUATION AT ZNPP

The water level in the cooling pond has slightly decreased to 15.47 meters. This is enough to meet the needs of the plant. All units of the temporarily occupied plant are in a “cold shutdown” state.