Ukrenergo announced there will be power outages on November 25.

In Ukraine, electricity consumption is increasing due to a drop in air temperature. Consumption restrictions will be in effect from 14:00 to 20:00. When the power is restored according to the schedule, it is advisable not to turn on several high-power electrical devices at the same time. This was reported by the press service of Ukrenergo on November 25.

Electricity consumption is rising. As of November 25 at 06:00, the level was 3.7% higher than at the same time on the previous working day, November 22. This is attributed to the decrease in air temperature across most regions of Ukraine.

"On November 24, the daily peak consumption was recorded in the evening. It was 3% higher than on Saturday, November 23. The energy system continues to recover after ten massive attacks by the Russians, and there remains a significant power deficit. Emergency and planned repairs are ongoing at energy facilities. To balance the energy system, hourly disconnection schedules are in effect in all regions from 14:00 to 20:00," emphasized Ukrenergo.

The situation in the energy system is changing, and accordingly, there may be adjustments in the implementation of restriction measures. For the current disconnection schedule in your region, check the website or the official pages of the distribution system operator (oblenergo).

"Due to severe weather conditions — heavy rain, snow, and wind — 67 settlements in Chernihiv and Sumy regions are without power. Emergency restoration works are ongoing, and the oblenergo plans to restore power to the affected subscribers by the end of the day," added Ukrenergo.

Electricity imports will occur throughout the day from Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, and Moldova, totaling 9,253 MWh, with a maximum capacity during certain hours of up to 650 MW.

Ukraine Plans to Introduce Educational Programs on Climate-Neutral Technologies in Energy

Deputy Minister of Energy Mykola Kolisnyk emphasized Ukraine's plans for the strategic transformation of the higher education system aimed at introducing specialized educational programs on climate-neutral technologies in energy and developing specialized graduate courses in collaboration with national energy companies. He stated this during a panel discussion titled "Human Capital in the Energy Sector," which took place within the framework of the IV International Conference ReBuild Ukraine Construction & Energy.

“Currently, Ukraine faces the challenge of establishing a clear alignment between our education system and the market's needs in renewable energy. Three key factors are crucial here: a skilled workforce, expertise in investment, and the deployment of generation. All of these are interconnected and cannot succeed without one another,” emphasized Kolisnyk.

He also noted that despite the global shift towards renewable energy, Ukrainian higher education remains predominantly focused on traditional sectors: oil, gas, and coal.

“Of over 700 specializations in educational institutions, only a few relate to renewable energy sources or energy management. This mismatch creates a shortage of qualified personnel for Ukrainian enterprises in the renewable energy sector, reducing investment attractiveness and hindering our ability to localize the production of equipment for renewable energy,” stressed Mykola Kolisnyk.

The solution to this issue should be the strategic transformation of the Ukrainian higher education system and its alignment with European standards, such as the European Green Deal Skills Agenda, which is planned for implementation starting in 2030.