Situation in energy system as of 10 March

Enemy attacked Ukrenergo substation in Zaporizhzhia region; due to surplus, electricity generation from renewable sources was limited

Power generation

Yesterday, due to favourable weather conditions and, accordingly, intensive electricity generation by solar power plants, Ukrenergo’s dispatcher ordered to limit RES generation from 9:36 a.m. to 4:33 p.m. to a total of 1,298 MW.

No shortage of electricity is expected for the current day. There are 16 units and 3 blocks of TPPs and CHPPs in reserve, which will be used if necessary. Commercial electricity imports and exports are planned.

Consequences of shelling

The enemy continues to terrorise the energy infrastructure, particularly in the frontline areas. A drone strike was recorded on a substation of NPC Ukrenergo in Zaporizhzhia region. There were no casualties. However, there is damage to the equipment. Consumers did not lose power.

In Kharkiv region, gas distribution networks were damaged as a result of hostile shelling, and 617 consumers were disconnected from gas supply.

Emergencies

A 38-year-old electrician at an underground mine in Donetsk region was killed by an electric shock. The circumstances of the accident are being investigated.

Situation at ZNPP

The water level in the plant’s cooling pond is 15.54 metres. This is enough to meet the needs of ZNPP.

The 330 kV line supplying ZNPP remains de-energised.

Import/export

For the current day, electricity imports are forecasted at 850 MWh, and exports to Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Moldova and Hungary are also expected to reach 5,100 MWh.