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Power Cuts Due to Shortage in the Electricity System

August 12, 2025

Many households and businesses will experience power cuts due to the electricity system's inability to meet demand. The first disconnections of consumers have already begun. The Transmission System Operator is trying to limit the duration of outages to 30 minutes per group of consumers. The overall production capacity of the electricity company is low, while demand exceeds supply. Conditions are difficult as the contribution from wind farms is nonexistent.