Decrease in Electricity Consumption in Ukraine
As of the morning of April 21, electricity consumption in Ukraine has dropped by 12.6% compared to the previous working day, April 18.
NEC “Ukrenergo” reported on Facebook that electricity consumption continues to decline in Ukraine, according to Ukrinform.
“Electricity consumption has decreased. Today, April 21, at 9:30, the level was 12.6% lower than the previous working day — on Friday. The reason is a non-working day decided by some employers,” the agency quotes the company’s statement.
Additionally, sunny and warm weather across Ukraine contributes to the reduction of electricity consumption from the general grid.
Ukrenergo advises shifting active energy consumption to when solar power plants operate most efficiently, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
It is worth noting that a week ago, on April 15, the heating season for 2024/2025 officially ended in Ukraine.
Heating supply was halted in all regions, but several social institutions — hospitals, kindergartens, and schools — will continue to receive heating under certain temperature conditions.
How many times did the Russian Federation attack Ukraine's energy system during the heating season?
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that the third heating season under the conditions of full-scale war was successfully completed, despite numerous Russian attacks on the country's energy system.
According to him, during the 2024/2025 heating season, Russia carried out 9 large-scale and dozens of smaller attacks against the Ukrainian energy system.
“Despite all this, we stood firm. Homes of millions of Ukrainians, as well as schools and hospitals, had light and heat. Our enterprises also operated without significant restrictions,” said the Prime Minister.