Abnormal heat significantly affects the decision to introduce blackout schedules in Ukraine during the war. This is influenced by the absence of the so-called "air bags" in the form of various stations that were subjected to massive attacks by the Russian Federation during the hostilities. This is reported by the press service DTEK.
As noted in the message, during the time of abnormal heat before the full-scale war, many power plants were working during the temperature rise in Ukraine, which could functionally replace each other and cover consumer needs during repairs.
Nowadays, in the conditions of a full-scale war between Russia and Ukraine, such a scenario is no longer realistic due to constant enemy shelling of energy facilities. Russian troops destroyed and damaged 50% of hydroelectric power plants and 90% of thermal power plants.
During the heat, cooling systems in homes and factories work intensively. Due to this, consumption is increasing. However, solar power plants, which are the most productive, help in solving this issue.
"With the onset of cold weather, houses must be heated. Electricity consumption is increasing. The daylight hours are getting shorter, and people are starting to turn on more lights. This also increases the load. The conclusion is simple — the weather has a great impact on the operation of the power system," — noted in DTEK.
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