The distributor of electricity, Premier Energy, announces that unscheduled power outages are possible between February 24 and 26. These would take place in the context in which during this period the national energy system of Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova will be disconnected from the Synchronous Zone of the CIS United Energy System.

"These actions are part of a technical test of operation in complete isolation carried out between the transmission operators of the energy systems in Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova in order to synchronize, from next year, with the energy systems in Western Europe.

Such tests are performed without affecting the final consumers, but based on their complexity and duration, the risks of unscheduled interruptions are assessed.

In order to minimize the risks of system failures, ICS "Premier Energy Distribution" SA has taken preventive actions to verify the operation of accident prevention systems, and the operational staff is prepared for operational interventions in case of failure, "the statement reads. the company.

Earlier, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development announced this test, stating that its purpose is to demonstrate the ability of the energy system to operate safely at normal frequency and voltage parameters and to react immediately to changes in these parameters. winter operating conditions. At the same time, this test is a first step in the process of interconnection with the energy system of the European Union.