In some regions of Ukraine, on 7 October, hourly power cuts ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 stages and power restrictions for industry and businesses will be in place throughout the day. According to the National Electricity Transmission System Operator «Ukrenergo», these measures were introduced due to damage to the energy infrastructure following Russian attacks and to prevent equipment overload.
Briefly about the main points
- The restrictions on 7 October do not apply to all regions, but only to some.
- Hourly power cuts are implemented at levels ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 stages.
- Power restriction schedules have been put in place for industry and business.
- Ukrenergo advises against switching on several high-power appliances at the same time between 17:00 and 22:00.
What restrictions have been introduced?
According to Ukrenergo, the schedules for hourly power cuts apply to all categories of consumers in those regions where they have been introduced. Separate power restriction schedules apply to industrial enterprises and businesses.
The operator cited the following as the reason for these measures: the consequences of Russian attacks on energy infrastructure and the need to prevent energy equipment from becoming overloaded. In the Poltava region, «Poltavaoblenergo» also reported on the implementation of hourly schedules for 7 October.
Where can I find out the cut-off time?
The term «0.5–1.5 stages» refers to the extent of the restrictions currently in force within the electricity system. It does not specify a guaranteed number of hours without electricity for a particular address.
The timing and duration of power cuts depend on the region, the consumer’s position in the queue and the dispatchers’ operational instructions. Current timetable It is worth checking the official websites of your distribution system operator — the regional electricity company: restrictions may change over the course of a day.
What is being reported regarding electricity consumption
In its morning update on 7 October, Ukrenergo reported that, as at 09:30, electricity consumption was at the same level as the previous day. The operator attributed this to cloudy weather and lower efficiency of domestic solar power stations.
According to Ukrenergo, the evening peak in consumption on 6 October was 1.9% higher than the peak on the previous working day — 3 October. Consumers were advised not to switch on several high-power electrical appliances at the same time during the evening peak hours – from 17:00 to 22:00.
