Shmyhal outlines measures Energy Ministry is taking to stabilize power grid

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal outlined the measures the Ministry of Energy is taking to stabilize the power grid. Shmyhal announced this on his Telegram channel, the Ukrainian News agency reports.

In particular, Shmyhal noted that due to the abnormal heatwave sweeping across Europe, the power grid is under exceptional strain. To ensure stable power supply during peak consumption periods and minimize electricity shortages, he instructed the relevant agencies and enterprises in the energy sector to:

to consider optimizing the schedules for maintenance campaigns at nuclear power units to increase electricity production during periods of peak consumption;

ensure the completion of emergency repair work as soon as possible and the commissioning of thermal power generation equipment with a total capacity of at least 300 MW;

increase the use of additional capacity from cogeneration plants, particularly gas-fired generation, and prepare proposals for further liberalization of conditions to ensure their effective operation;

ensure the active use of energy storage facilities to provide additional coverage for peak loads and increase the system’s available capacity by approximately 300 MW;

take additional measures to attract electricity imports from European Union partner countries and explore the possibility of increasing electricity imports by state-owned enterprises.

Shmyhal noted that energy sector officials are currently doing everything possible to ensure the stability of the power grid, but the severity of the situation depends on every Ukrainian; sensible electricity consumption during peak hours (5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.) is an important contribution each person can make to ensuring a reliable power supply.

As the Ukrainian News agency earlier reported, Ukrenergo previously announced that on Tuesday, June 30, temporary power supply restrictions would be in effect across all regions of Ukraine due to a sharp increase in electricity consumption caused by the hot weather.