Why were there more light on the New Year holidays then now? – DTEK Dnipro Grids explains

Thermal power generation07 January 2026

Energy workers managed to provide more electricity to the customers’ homes during the holidays due to the reduced electricity consumption – businesses and the industry did not work to their full capacity, while the majority of the Dnipropetrovsk region’s residents stayed at home and used electricity evenly throughout the day, without evening and morning surges. Now, with the return to work, electricity consumption has increased dramatically. This, together with cold weather, has led to worsening of the situation in the energy system.

Why were there more light on the New Year holidays then now? – DTEK Dnipro Grids explains

From Monday, January 5, both industry and businesses of the region returned to the routine work mode. This has significantly impacted the volume of consumption. Additionally, the load increases a lot in the morning, when people are getting ready for work, and in the evening, after they return home.

At the same time, region’s grids are still not completely restored after massive enemy attacks on the energy infrastructure. The equipment that should supply electricity to the homes is still partially under repair.

“Let’s not forget: the main cause of power outages are the consequences of numerous attacks on the energy system. The situation in the energy system remains difficult. Restoration of the infrastructure is a marathon, not a sprint. We are working non-stop, but complete restoration requires time and resources,” – explained DTEK Dnipro Grids.

In order to help the energy workers, it is recommended for business at this period of time to temporarily turn off the illumination of buildings’ facades, signboards and advertisements. For household customers – not to turn on all powerful appliances at once immediately after the electricity restoration. This will allow to reduce load on the grids and duration of shutdowns.