Harnessing Solar Power: New Guidelines for Ukrainians
With the arrival of spring, the efficiency of solar power plants in Ukraine has increased, prompting a call for citizens to make better use of electrical appliances during the day.
This information comes from the press service of "Ukrenergo".
"It is essential to follow the recommendations for shifting energy consumption to the daytime on sunny days. Please use high-powered electrical devices from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, as this is when the energy system needs it the most," the statement says.
Energy experts explain that during the day, the active operation of solar power plants creates an excess of power in the system, necessitating certain operational restrictions.
During peak evening hours, solar energy is no longer available, requiring compensation from other generation sources.
Moreover, managing the daytime power surplus is challenging through exports, as neighboring countries have similar or even greater solar power capacities than Ukraine.
"Currently, the difference between cloudy and sunny days corresponds to the capacity of several blocks of large thermal power plants," Ukrenergo added.
On cloudy and cold days, energy experts recommend shifting electricity consumption to evening and nighttime hours due to generation limits during peak periods.
As a reminder:
On April 17th, the morning electricity consumption level was 5% lower than the previous day - April 16th.