Power outage schedules may return due to the heat wave, Deputy Energy Minister Mykola Kolesnyk said.
“The heat is coming back. We see the temperature rising. Today we did not apply any restriction schedules, and tomorrow we do not plan to. Severe weather can lead to an increase in electricity consumption. Especially when it’s a fairly high, stable temperature,” he said during the telethon.
Kolesnyk clarified that the power system remains damaged after eight massive complex attacks by the Russian occupiers on energy infrastructure facilities, which could lead to a shortage of electricity.
Active work is currently underway to restore energy infrastructure facilities, the Deputy Energy Minister noted.
“One of the largest repair campaigns is underway to ensure that the maximum amount of equipment is prepared for the next heating season,” Kolesnyk said.
