During the implementation of scheduled hourly outages, the number of emergency situations in the power grid sharply increases. The simultaneous activation of a large number of energy-intensive devices creates a significant load spike, which can lead to further emergency outages.
This is reported by Rivne24
What factors influence the situation?
The first 10-15 minutes after power restoration are the most critical for the energy system. During this period, the simultaneous startup of numerous devices can create peak load. This may result in repeated emergency outages or even damage to electrical equipment, circuit breakers, and fuses. In such cases, a team from Rivneoblenergo will need to be dispatched for repairs, which will once again leave subscribers without power.
How to protect your network and equipment?
- during an outage, if possible, unplug energy-intensive devices from outlets;
- wait 10-15 minutes after power restoration;
- turn on devices one by one, starting with the least powerful;
- use energy-intensive electrical appliances alternately.
These simple actions will help avoid emergencies, reduce downtime without electricity, and extend the lifespan of your equipment.