Finland announces risks of power cuts due to uncertain foreign imports and domestic production.
Uncertainties in Finland
Finland, via the energy authority, announces risks of short power cuts this winter. This forecast is the result of uncertainties related to domestic production. Moreover, this possibility is increased by the risks associated with foreign imports.
Fingrid says the announcement is partly a result of the uncertainty surrounding the start-up date of the Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor. In addition, Sweden, a major electricity exporter, plans to shut down its largest nuclear reactor, Oskarshamn 3, for maintenance from December 9 to 18. In addition, the Ringhals 4 reactor remains out of service until January 31.
Reduction of consumption
The Energy Authority of Finland states:
“Sufficient electricity supply in Finland is more uncertain than before in the coming winter. Several simultaneous failures in domestic generation or transmission connections could lead to power shortages even in the short term.”
Fingrid is currently working on ways to save electricity. Finland, like its European partners, is looking for solutions after the cut-off of Russian imports.
Fingrid estimates that the peak consumption this winter will be 14,400MW. However, the electricity network operator notes that consumers are reducing their consumption. Indeed, in a statement, states that consumers drop their consumption of 9% in November compared to the previous year.
