Unfortunately, during massive Russian missile and drone attacks, Ukrainian energy workers are periodically forced to reduce the output of Ukraine’s nuclear power plants.
There are several reasons for these measures:
- Preventive reduction of generating capacity to meet safety requirements.
A sudden disconnection of high-voltage transmission lines that evacuate power from nuclear units (when they operate at nominal load) can lead to serious consequences, which is why preventive safety measures are applied.
- Direct consequences of Russian strikes on Ukrenergo substations that transmit nuclear generation.
During the large-scale missile and drone attack on energy facilities on 19 November, the overall nuclear generation capacity in Ukraine’s Unified Energy System was reduced for a certain period.
As of 20 November, the South Ukrainian and Khmelnytskyi NPPs are operating at their nominal capacity. The Rivne Nuclear Power Plant is operating at a slightly reduced output due to the consequences of previous massive attacks on Ukraine’s power system.
