The morning in Ukraine began with new power outages in the Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions as a result of Russian attacks. This was reported by “Glavkom,” citing information from “Ukrenergo.”
According to the data, electricity consumption is rising. As of 9:30 a.m. today, July 24, it was 1.6% higher than at the same time the previous day—Thursday. The main reason for these changes is cloudy weather, which reduces the efficiency of residential solar power plants, forcing citizens to turn to the public grid for electricity.
Ukrenergo notes that on July 23, the day’s peak consumption was recorded in the evening, although it was 1% lower than the previous day, Wednesday, July 22. The company recommends using high-power electrical appliances between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., when industrial solar power plants operate most efficiently. “Please use electricity wisely,” the company urges.
It is worth noting that the coming winter could be challenging for Ukraine’s power grid due to the consequences of Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. The greatest risks will arise during prolonged periods of sub-zero temperatures of -10°C and below.
Analysts suggest that Putin may be preparing a large-scale winter offensive against Ukraine to compensate for military setbacks and alleviate domestic pressure in Russia. It is likely that not only Ukraine’s energy system but also its rail and water infrastructure could come under attack, which would significantly complicate military logistics and the provision of supplies to the civilian population.
