Ukrenergo reported a significant capacity shortage in Ukraine's power system on December 18, 2022, due to damage from missile strikes and seasonal temperature drops. The Zaporizhzhia NPP remains in unit shutdown mode under Russian occupation while other nuclear plants reached planned capacity.
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The power system faces a significant capacity shortage as of Sunday morning, December 18, 2022, influenced by damage from the 9th missile strike and cold weather.
The occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP continues to be in unit shutdown mode, while other nuclear power plants have reached their planned capacity.
Consumption limits have been imposed on all regional power companies, with emergency shutdowns applied if exceeded.
Energy infrastructure facilities were damaged during the 9th missile strike, affecting deficit indicators.
Nuclear power plants have reached their planned capacity as of December 18, with the exception of the occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP.
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