The existing generation of electricity and the state of the Ukrainian network do not yet allow supplying Kyiv with electricity without restrictions. As expected, the situation worsened compared to recent days due to lower temperatures, increased consumption after the New Year holidays and an increase in the number of accidents, Sergey Kovalenko, CEO of Yasno energy supply company, said on Facebook..

" And now is the time when we have a significant shortage of generation in our country. Each area gets significant restrictions, save everything. And this weekend, the schedules were tougher in many places,"

Kovalenko explained that there were no blackouts in the capital on New Year's Eve thanks to the efforts of power engineers, "

The absence of restrictions was also facilitated by the suspension of a number of production facilities throughout Ukraine, which made it possible to provide more electricity to the population, and a noticeably higher air temperature.

" On January 1-2, it was +11 outside. Now -7. We know that every -5° is +200 MW, which means that today we need more MW for Kyiv. And you never know exactly what megawatt will lead to the transition to emergency shutdowns,"

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According to him, on January 9, emergency restrictions were in effect in the Ukrainian capital, and in some areas it was possible to reach planned schedules..

Kovalenko also assured that work is continuing in Ukraine to restore the energy system, which did not stop even for the holidays.. Rivne NPP unit is undergoing overhaul.

" I understand that it’s hard without light, especially when on New Year’s Eve it was continuous for several days.. But now we have to save,” stressed the head of the energy supply company.

Earlier it was reported that in a month the blackout may no longer threaten Kyiv, as power engineers are developing a new power supply scheme..