Over the last day, DTEK Donetsk Grids recovered the operation of all transformer substations, de-energized because of severe weather in Mariupol

Thermal power generation10 June 2021

Over the day, DTEK Donetsk Grids restored the operation of 52 transformer substations in the Primorsky and Central areas and 3 power lines that were de-energized after rough weather. The energy workers have returned electricity to the homes of more than 5,000 customers.

Now the company continues to fulfill requests from residents of the private sector. They received 86 of them in the morning.

DTEK serves the Ukraine’s interests, takes care of its customers, and does everything to ensure that their homes always have lights on, and comfort. Despite the rough weather, DTEK Donetsk Grids energy workers worked 24/7 to return electricity to the homes of Mariupol residents.

“8 crews, 11 units of equipment, including 3 towers, were involved in the emergency recovery work,” says Oleksii Degtyarev, CEO at DTEK Donetsk Grids. - Now the company's energy workers are still on high alert to prevent weather-related outages and eliminate possible accidents. We work every day to make the power supply more reliable, and the service more convenient and customer-oriented."

Let's recall that severe weather is hitting Mariupol for the second week in a row with short breaks and has affected almost all areas of the region. The highest amount of precipitation was recorded on June 8. According to local forecasters, their daily amount exceeded the monthly normal, and became a record in 30 years. Due to the critical flooding of the area, the Port-35 kV substation had to be de-energized to prevent damage to the equipment. As a result, 50 transformer substations in the port area supplying the village of Moryakov and nearby streets were de-energized. The operation of the Port-35 kV substation was restored tonight after preventive maintenance and drying of equipment with heat guns.

Learn how the Port-35 kV substation was restored here.

According to forecasters, a thunderstorm, and a squall wind of 15-20 m/s (hazard level 1, yellow) are expected in Mariupol on June 10.

Information about outages can be checked using the DTEK Donetsk Grids chatbot on Viber or Telegram, as well as on the company's website in the section "Scheduled and emergency outages". If your address is there, the energy workers know about the blackout. If you did not find your address, leave a message on the company's website in the same section, or call the call center (0629) 450 473, (093/096/099) 4500473, or message the DTEK Donetsk Grids via Facebook.

See our short video tutorial on how to find your address in the list of emergency/planned outages on the company's website.