All 9 nuclear units in Ukraine-controlled territory are operational, the enemy damaged the power infrastructure in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia and Chernihiv regions

POWER GENERATION AND CONSUMPTION

The 9th nuclear power unit was connected to the power grid after scheduled repairs. From now on, all units at Ukrainian NPPs will operate during the cold season to meet the needs of consumers. Nuclear power accounts for more than 55% of electricity generated in the country.

Due to lower temperatures and deteriorating weather conditions, electricity consumption is gradually increasing. The maximum over the past day was recorded at 17:20.

Over the past day, 5 TPP units were out for short-term repairs. One of them has already returned to operation.

These disruptions do not affect the electricity supply. It is sufficient to meet the needs of consumers.

CONSEQUENCES OF SHELLING

In Zaporizhzhia region, the enemy shelling damaged a 35kV overhead line. It will be inspected once allowed by the military.

As a result of night shelling in Kharkiv region, in particular the towns of Borova, Kupyansk, and Vovchansk, power grids were damaged. More than 17,600 consumers remain without power as a result of the hostilities.

In Chernihiv region, the enemy damaged an overhead line with shelling, which resulted in a broken wire and a resulting power cut. More than 900 customers lost power.

STATE OF THE GRID

A 330 kV line of the transmission system operator in Zaporizhzhia region was disconnected. The inspection is ongoing.

SITUATION IN THE REGIONS

Almost 80,000 customers in Dnipropetrovsk region were left without power for technological reasons. In the morning, more than 16,500 customers were without power supply. Power supply is being restored. Almost 1,000 consumers in the region are also disconnected as a result of hostilities.

In Donetsk region, almost 16,000 consumers were left without power overnight as a result of hostilities and bad weather. 129 settlements in the region remain without power.

In Zaporizhzhia region, more than 13,000 customers lost power due to bad weather. Another 9,000 customers lost power for technical reasons. Work is ongoing to restore power supply.

Bad weather also hit Mykolaiv region, resulting in power outages for almost 6,000 customers in 35 settlements.

More than 63,000 customers in Odesa region lost power due to the deteriorating weather conditions. More than 2,300 customers are still without power.

In Poltava region, more than 5,600 customers lost power due to wind and sleet. Repair works are ongoing.

In Sumy region, 6 settlements were left without electricity due to technical problems. Work is ongoing to restore power supply. More than 2,700 consumers are disconnected due to hostilities in the region.

In Kherson region, over 8,000 consumers were disconnected due to shelling and adverse weather conditions over the last day.

Power engineers promptly restore power supply as soon as the security situation allows. In particular, over the past day, power engineers have restored power to more than 19,000 customers in Zaporizhzhia region and almost 100,000 customers in Chernihiv region. Work to restore power supply continues in other regions.

SITUATION AT THE ZNPP

There is a slight decrease in the water level in the plant’s cooling pond. It currently stands at 15.65 metres. This is sufficient to meet the needs of ZNPP.

EXPORT/IMPORT

Electricity exports for 18 and 19 November totalled 2,106 MWh, while imports for these days amounted to 7,809 MWh.