DTEK restored electricity to 110,000 homes, de-energized due to bad weather in the Dnipropetrovsk region

Thermal power generation30 July 2023

DTEK Dnipro Grids eliminated consequences of bad weather that took place on July 27-28. Electricity has been restored to more than 110,000 homes in 235 completely or partially de-energized settlements.

On July 27-28, thunderstorm and strong wind in the Dnipropetrovsk region have completely or partially de-energized 235 settlements, 1716 transformer substations, leaving over 110,000 families in Dnipro, Pidhorodne, Pavlohrad, Novomoskovsk, Tsarychanka, Obukhivka and other settlements without electricity.

120 DTEK Dnipro Grids crews were engaged in prompt elimination of emergencies on the grid caused by bad weather. Energy workers put maximum efforts to restore electricity to every home as soon as possible. Emergency repairs on the lines and equipment were conducted immediately upon detection of new outages during bad weather. By the afternoon of July 28, power has been restored to more than 79,000 families. The next day, electricity has been restored to another 31,000 customers.

Gusty winds, storm front and lightning with heavy rain caused widespread falling of trees that destroyed poles and broke wires of the power lines.

For three days, DTEK Dnipro Grids energy workers have been eliminating consequences of bad weather. Emergencies on the high-voltage grids are now completely eliminated. As of the morning of July 30, 6 10 kv lines remain damaged, over 500 customers remain without electricity.

Energy workers plan to complete restoration activities on the 10 kV lines by the end of the day today. Work on the 0.4 kV lines as per the specific customer requests will follow.

The meteorologists do not forecast any precipitations in the Dnipropetrovsk region over the course of the day.

Distribution System Operator reminds of the following safety rules during bad weather:

avoid power lines during strong wind;
do not approach bare wires and broken lines, and never touch them;

Please use any convenient way to inform about all emergencies in the grids:

company’s website – INFORM US ABOUT A SHUTDOWN button;
Viber and Telegram chatbots;
contact center +38 (056/066/067/063) 790-99-00, 0-800-301-497;
Facebook page;

We are working 24/7 to ensure reliable power supply of houses and enterprises.