Dnipro Power Outages Scheduled for March 1, 2026, as Ukraine Grid Remains Under Pressure

Residents of Dnipro, Ukraine, are bracing for scheduled power outages on Sunday, March 1, 2026, as the region continues to grapple with strain on the power grid. The outages will be implemented according to hourly schedules and power limits for industrial consumers, as warned by Ukrenergo, Ukraine’s national energy company.

Outage Schedule Details

DTEK Dniprovski Electric Grids, the local energy provider, has released a preliminary schedule for the outages. The schedule is subject to change throughout the day depending on the overall condition of the power system. Residents are advised to monitor official channels for updates.

Here’s a breakdown of the scheduled outages by group:

• Group 1.1: 00:00 – 03:30 & 21:00 – 24:00
• Group 1.2: 00:00 – 03:30 & 21:00 – 24:00
• Group 2.1: 00:00 – 03:30 & 10:30 – 14:00
• Group 2.2: (Schedule not provided)
• Group 3.1: 03:30 – 07:00 & 14:00 – 17:30
• Group 3.2: 03:30 – 07:00 & 14:00 – 17:30
• Group 4.1: 03:30 – 07:00 & 14:00 – 17:30
• Group 4.2: (Schedule not provided)
• Group 5.1: 07:00 – 10:30 & 17:30 – 21:00
• Group 5.2: 07:00 – 10:30 & 17:30 – 21:00
• Group 6.1: 07:00 – 11:00 & 17:30 – 20:00
• Group 6.2: 08:00 – 11:00 & 17:30 – 20:00

Context: Russian Attacks on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure

These scheduled outages are occurring against a backdrop of ongoing Russian attacks targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. In March 2024, DTEK Group reported losing approximately 50% of its generating capacity following a massive Russian attack on the Ukrainian power grid. [Source: Pravda.com.ua] The attacks have damaged both generation and distribution systems, including thermal power plants and hydroelectric facilities.

Dniproenergo, a major energy producer in central Ukraine and a subsidiary of DTEK, has been repeatedly targeted. In November 2024, Russian forces caused “serious damage” to multiple thermal power plants operated by DTEK, including those associated with Dniproenergo. [Source: Wikipedia]

DTEK is actively working to repair the damage, but the process is expected to take months. [Source: Pravda.com.ua] The company, which is transforming into a pan-European energy group, [Source: DTEK Group] faces significant challenges in restoring full power generation capacity.

DTEK and Dniproenergo Overview

Dniproenergo, headquartered in Zaporizhzhia, represents approximately 8.9% of Ukraine’s total electric power generation. [Source: Wikipedia] The company operates three major thermal power plants with a total installed capacity of 8,185 MW. [Source: Wikipedia] DTEK holds a 72.58% stake in Dniproenergo, with the Government of Ukraine owning the remaining 25%. [Source: Wikipedia]