Draining of Dnipro River reaches critical level for hydroelectric power plant operation – energy regulator

The draining of the Dnipro River near the Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant has reached a critical level if the plant is to operate fully. 

Source: Ukrhydroenergo, the country's national regulator of hydroelectric power plants

Quote: "The average level of the lower reservoir near the dam of the Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant is 12.05 m. For the station to function properly, the water level should be at least 12-12.5 m," the report says. 

It is noted that Ukrhydroenergo, together with the project institute, hopes to find a solution before the end of the heating season so that the plant can work at full capacity to provide the country's power system with balancing capacities. 

Reminder:

On 13 June, a week after the terrorist attack by the Russian occupiers on the dam of the Kakhovka HPP, Ukrhydroenergo reported that due to a sharp drop in the water level in the lower reservoir of the Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant, the station's hydropower units are operating with restrictions. Ukrhydroenergo urged consumers to use electricity sparingly.

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