Finland may have to resort to cyclical shutdowns next winter as a result of the European energy crisis.
In 2021, electricity prices rose, and the war in Ukraine has further disrupted the energy market.
"The availability of electricity largely depends on weather conditions and electricity production. It can be difficult to predict in the long term. For example, we don’t know if the winter will be cold or mild," by Päivi Suur-Uskienergy efficiency expert from Motiva.
Households are informed in advance of planned power outages, which are likely to last from 30 minutes to two hours. Suur-Uski said that the power outages are aimed alternately at different areas, so consumption would not peak when the supply is low. For example, in the capital region, a power outage would always affect a limited area.
"In Finland, regions vary greatly in terms of population and electricity consumption. Power outages are likely to have a greater impact in densely populated areas," Suur-Uski said.
Stock up on water, food and a light source
Households should be prepared for pre-planned power outages, even if they are unlikely.
Suur-Uski said that you should have water, food and a reliable light source at home in case of a power outage. A power outage of a few hours should not cause damage to the home. For example, a short outage does not allow the freezer to melt or the temperature of the home to drop much.
"Devices can almost certainly be charged for the two hours that a planned power outage might last," Suur-Uski pointed out.
However, it is important for households to always be prepared for unexpected power outages, Suur-Uski said.
Source: The Nordic Page