According to Ukrenergo president Vladimir Kudrytsky, on November 22, our country imported 500 MW, although the technical possibility of import is 1200 MW.
Ukraine is subject to restrictions on electricity imports to close the gap in its energy system. This is because the cost of electricity in the country is different from that in Europe. The head of Ukrenergo, Vladimir Kudrytsky, said this.
Important
According to him, Ukraine requests urgent assistance from EU countries due to the insufficient amount of imported electricity.
“This is because the price in Ukraine is lower than in neighboring countries in Europe. Ukrenergo has provided the technical capability to import up to 1200 MW from Europe. Today we imported a maximum of 500 MW, this in just one hour.” and even less “, said Kudritsky.
He added that the reasons for inadequate imports are due to economic rather than regulatory issues, because the price in Ukraine is formed slightly differently than in Europe.
“For this reason, we had to cover imports that did not enter our country with more expensive emergency aid,” emphasized Vladimir Kudritsky.
Situation in the energy system
There is a power outage in the Ukrainian energy system due to the effect of a sharp cold wave. This was due to the fact that the population increased the load on the network by connecting powerful electrical appliances due to freezing. Power plants began to operate under greater load, causing many units to stop. Therefore, on the 23rd, the situation in the energy system remains difficult.
“Repairs are continuing at several thermal power plant units; there is a shortage of electricity in the energy system. Ukrenergo dispatch center is looking for ways to close the gap; consumers are not expected to be disconnected,” the company said.
At the same time, the Ministry of Energy reported that Russian invaders damaged oblenergos networks in the Dnepropetrovsk, Donetsk, Kharkov and Kherson regions.
The ministry said, “Urgent restoration works are being carried out depending on the security situation and with the permission of the military.”
It should also be noted that DTEK Kyiv Electric Grids warned on November 23 about possible power outages on November 23 and 24 due to difficult weather conditions. On the other hand, some experts believe that being without electricity for more than ten hours during the upcoming winter is possible only for certain regions.
Source: Focus
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