Situation in energy system on 17 January

Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, posted 17 January 2024 09:52

No electricity shortage, two TPP units reconnected to the grid

Power generation and consumption

No electricity deficit was recorded yesterday. Electricity generated in Ukraine is sufficient to cover the needs of consumers. Commercial electricity imports are also planned.

Two units of generating equipment were put out of service for emergency repairs. At the same time, 2 TPP units were brought back into operation after a short-term repair. The situation is under control. No restriction schedules are applied.

State of the grid

Due to technical problems at a 330 kV substation of NPC Ukrenergo in Dnipropetrovsk region, household consumers, the railway ( without any disruption of train traffic), a mine, and local industry lost power. All consumers have been reconnected.

Situation at the ZNPP

The water level in the cooling pond is 15.62 metres. This is enough to meet the needs of the plant.

Import/export

Electricity imports for the current day amount to 3,764 MWh. No exports are planned.