Electricity supply to be restricted in occupied Abkhazia from today

In order to avoid the complete stop of operation of Enguri hydro power plant, the electricity supply will be restricted in occupied Abkhazia as of today, - РУП “Черноморэнерго” said in a statement.

“Electricity supply will be suspended from 11:00 am to 2:00pm every day from February 20. This restriction will be imposed until the power shortages are eliminated through electricity supply from Russia.

The total output of Enguri HPP by February 19, 2019 is 310 million kWh, and the consumption rate is 366 million kW. Therefore, the deficit is 56 million kWh before the start of the flooding period (March-April).