Rolling blackouts are set to return in Ukraine on 24 March: when will the schedules come into effect?

On 24 March, hourly power cuts will be in place again across Ukraine. The National Energy Company “Ukrenergo” has stated that the restrictions are being reintroduced due to damage to the energy infrastructure following Russian missile and drone attacks.

For businesses and industry, power restrictions will be in place for almost the entire day – from 06:00 to 24:00.

For domestic consumers, hourly power cuts are planned during periods of peak load on the power grid. This involves two time slots – from 06:00 to 10:00 and from 16:00 to 22:00.

However, exact schedules may vary depending on the region and the current situation in the power grid.

Ukrenergo explains that a power shortage has arisen in the system due to attacks on energy facilities. It is this shortage that must be compensated for by temporary consumption restrictions.

Despite this, energy workers are continuing repair work and gradually restoring the damaged infrastructure.

As of the time of this report, emergency power cuts are not being implemented. The power system, as noted, is operating in a controlled mode with planned restrictions.

However, the situation may change. This will be influenced by electricity consumption levels, the consequences of new shelling, and the technical condition of the networks.

Energy officials are also urging Ukrainians to use electricity sparingly, particularly during the hours when power is supplied according to the schedule.

In particular, citizens are advised to check the schedules on the regional power companies’ websites, avoid switching on powerful electrical appliances simultaneously, and postpone the use of energy-intensive equipment until daytime hours.