Authorities continue to emphasize the importance of reducing electricity consumption, especially during peak hours. Many households unknowingly contribute to the overload of the grid by using multiple high-powered appliances simultaneously.
Additionally, DTEK has announced that emergency power outages have been implemented in the Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions.
The demand for electricity fluctuates throughout the day, but the most significant spikes occur in the morning and evening when people wake up, prepare food, or return home and turn on electric stoves, boilers, and kettles.
Before the full-scale war, power plants could manage these fluctuations using backup energy sources. However, after significant damage from Russian attacks, Ukraine's energy system now struggles to meet peak demand. Sudden temperature changes, heatwaves, and maintenance work on energy blocks increase the risk of emergency outages.
Simple ways to reduce the load on the power grid, as reported by Ukrenergo:
Use energy-intensive appliances one at a time rather than turning on several simultaneously.
Shift energy-intensive tasks to off-peak hours, such as doing laundry or heating water at night.
Reduce unnecessary use of energy-consuming devices during peak hours in the morning and evening.
Additionally, understanding which devices consume the most energy can help families adjust their usage.
Electric stoves — 3.5–5 kW.
Air conditioners — 2.5–3.2 kW.
Oil radiators, irons, hair dryers, kettles — 2–2.5 kW.
Boilers, vacuum cleaners — 1.5–2.5 kW.
Ovens — 1.6 kW.
Coffee makers — 1.5 kW.
Microwaves — 0.8 kW.
Washing machines — 0.7 kW.
Ukrenergo also reported that the best approach is to postpone non-urgent use of appliances to off-peak hours and avoid using multiple high-power devices simultaneously.
By implementing these simple changes, Ukrainians can help stabilize the power grid and minimize the risk of emergency outages.
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