Is it not time to turn off the electricity and heating in Moscow?
Here is what an AI search can generate as a result. I would most definitely target Moscow electricity and heating power plants and transformer stations.
Here is an analysis of the Moscow power grid, focusing on power plants supplying electricity to Moscow and high voltage transformer utilities in the greater Moscow area. Please note that obtaining precise real-time data on power grid infrastructure is challenging, and the information below is based on publicly available sources which may have some limitations in terms of completeness and up-to-the-minute accuracy.
Main Power Plants Supplying Moscow:
Mosenergo, a subsidiary of Gazprom Energoholding, is the largest power generating company in the Moscow region and a key supplier of electricity and heat to Moscow. Mosenergo operates 15 power plants in the Moscow region with a total installed electrical capacity of 12.3 GW. These power plants are primarily Combined Heat and Power plants (CHP), providing both electricity and heat. Mosenergo power plants are estimated to supply approximately 60% of the electricity consumed in the Moscow region and over 90% of Moscow’s heat energy.
Here are some of the main power plants, primarily operated by Mosenergo, that contribute to Moscow’s power supply. Capacities are approximate and may reflect total installed capacity, not just electricity generation capacity. It’s important to note that CHP plants produce both electricity and heat, and their listed capacity often reflects the combined output.
Major Power Plants in Moscow Region & Adjacent Regions (Ordered by Approx. Capacity):
- Surgut-2 Power Station ( গ্যাস কেন্দ্র Surgutskaya GRES-2) – Located in Surgut, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug (region adjacent to Moscow region, but significantly to the east, part of the Tyumen Oblast). While geographically distant, Surgut-2 is one of the world’s largest gas-fired power plants and is a significant contributor to the overall Russian power grid, and may indirectly supply power to Moscow via the unified grid. Capacity: ~5.6 GW (some sources cite higher). [No URL available from search results for direct link to capacity, information gathered from general web knowledge about Surgut-2 GRES-2]
- Reftinskaya GRES (Рефтинская ГРЭС) – Located in Reftinsky, Sverdlovsk Oblast (region not directly adjacent, located east of Moscow). This is a large coal-fired power plant and a major power producer in the Urals region, connected to the unified power grid. Capacity: ~3.8 GW. [No URL available from search results for direct link to capacity, information gathered from general web knowledge about Reftinskaya GRES]
- Moscow CHP-22 Power Station (ТЭЦ-22 Мосэнерго) – Located in Dzerzhinsky, Moscow Oblast, Russia. Operated by Mosenergo (Gazprom). Capacity: ~1.4 GW (and expanding). https://www.gem.wiki/Moscow_CHP-22_power_station
- Kashirskaya GRES (Каширская ГРЭС) – Located in Kashira, Moscow Oblast. A large thermal power plant. Capacity: ~1.9 GW. [No URL available from search results for direct link to capacity, information gathered from general web knowledge about Kashirskaya GRES]
- Ryazanskaya GRES (Рязанская ГРЭС) – Located in Novoselki, Ryazan Oblast (adjacent region to Moscow Oblast). A major thermal power plant. Capacity: ~3.1 GW. [No URL available from search results for direct link to capacity, information gathered from general web knowledge about Ryazanskaya GRES]
- Permskaya GRES (Пермская ГРЭС) – Located in Dobryanka, Perm Krai (region not directly adjacent, located east of Moscow). Another large power plant in the Urals, contributing to the unified grid. Capacity: ~3.3 GW. [No URL available from search results for direct link to capacity, information gathered from general web knowledge about Permskaya GRES]
- Kirishskaya GRES (Киришская ГРЭС) – Located in Kirishi, Leningrad Oblast (region not directly adjacent, located northwest of Moscow). A significant power plant in Northwestern Russia. Capacity: ~2.5 GW. [No URL available from search results for direct link to capacity, information gathered from general web knowledge about Kirishskaya GRES]
- Moscow CHP-23 Power Station (ТЭЦ-23 Мосэнерго) – Located in Moscow. Operated by Mosenergo. Capacity: ~1.1 GW. [No URL available from search results for direct link to capacity, information gathered from general web knowledge about Moscow CHP-23]
- Moscow CHP-21 Power Station (ТЭЦ-21 Мосэнерго) – Located in Moscow. Operated by Mosenergo. Capacity: ~1.1 GW. [No URL available from search results for direct link to capacity, information gathered from general web knowledge about Moscow CHP-21]
- Moscow CHP-20 Power Station (ТЭЦ-20 Мосэнерго) – Located in Moscow. Operated by Mosenergo. Capacity: ~1.05 GW. [No URL available from search results for direct link to capacity, information gathered from general web knowledge about Moscow CHP-20]
- Moscow CHP-25 Power Station (ТЭЦ-25 Мосэнерго) – Located in Moscow. Operated by Mosenergo. Capacity: ~940 MW. [No URL available from search results for direct link to capacity, information gathered from general web knowledge about Moscow CHP-25]
- Moscow CHP-12 Power Station (ТЭЦ-12 Мосэнерго) – Located in Moscow. Operated by Mosenergo. Capacity: ~740 MW. [No URL available from search results for direct link to capacity, information gathered from general web knowledge about Moscow CHP-12]
- Moscow CHP-16 Power Station (ТЭЦ-16 Мосэнерго) – Located in Moscow. Operated by Mosenergo. Capacity: ~630 MW. [No URL available from search results for direct link to capacity, information gathered from general web knowledge about Moscow CHP-16]
- CHP-8 (Mosenergo) power station (ТЭЦ-8) – Located in Moscow. Operated by Mosenergo. Capacity: ~545 MW. https://www.gem.wiki/CHP-8_(Mosenergo)_power_station
- Moscow CHP-9 Power Station (ТЭЦ-9 Мосэнерго) – Located in Moscow. Operated by Mosenergo. Capacity: ~275 MW. https://www.gem.wiki/CHP-9_(Mosenergo)_power_station
Note: This list is not exhaustive and focuses on major power plants. There are likely smaller power plants and renewable energy sources contributing to the Moscow grid. Capacity figures are approximate and can vary based on source and operational status. The power plants listed from Surgutskaya GRES-2 to Kirishskaya GRES are very large and while not directly in Moscow Oblast, they are significant contributors to the overall Russian unified power system and can supply power to Moscow.
Main High Voltage Transformer Utilities in Greater Moscow Area:
Finding a comprehensive list of high voltage transformer utilities (substations) with capacity information is more challenging through general web search. Power substation data is often considered critical infrastructure information and may not be publicly available in detailed lists. However, based on general knowledge of power grids and search results related to ”Moscow substations” and ”Mosenergo substations”, key high voltage substations in the greater Moscow area likely include:
- Chagino Substation (Чагино) – A major 500/220 kV substation in Moscow, important for interconnecting different parts of the Moscow power ring. [No URL available from search results for direct link to capacity, information gathered from general web knowledge about Chagino Substation]
- Fili Substation (Фили) – A significant 500/220 kV substation in western Moscow. [No URL available from search results for direct link to capacity, information gathered from general web knowledge about Fili Substation]
- Beskudnikovo Substation (Бескудниково) – A large 500/220 kV substation in northern Moscow. [No URL available from search results for direct link to capacity, information gathered from general web knowledge about Beskudnikovo Substation]
- Kotelniki Substation (Котельники) – Located in the Moscow Oblast, south-east of Moscow, likely a major 500/220 kV node. [No URL available from search results for direct link to capacity, information gathered from general web knowledge about Kotelniki Substation]
- Several 220/110 kV substations distributed throughout Moscow and Moscow Oblast, stepping down voltage for distribution within the city and region. Mosenergo operates a vast network of these substations. [General knowledge about power distribution networks]
Note: It’s important to understand that power grids are complex and highly interconnected. Moscow’s electricity supply is not solely dependent on power plants within Moscow Oblast but is part of a larger regional and national grid. High voltage substations are critical nodes in this grid, enabling the transmission and distribution of power from generating stations to consumers.
Map of Power Plant Locations:
Creating a precise map programmatically with the available tools is limited. However, I can describe the general locations of some key power plants relative to Moscow:
- Within Moscow City: CHP-8, CHP-9, CHP-20, CHP-21, CHP-23, CHP-25, CHP-12, CHP-16 are all located within the city of Moscow itself, distributed across different districts to provide both electricity and heat.
- Moscow Oblast ( близь Moscow): Moscow CHP-22 (Dzerzhinsky), Kashirskaya GRES (Kashira), Kotelniki Substation (Kotelniki) are located in the Moscow Oblast, surrounding the city of Moscow.
- Adjacent Regions: Ryazanskaya GRES (Ryazan Oblast) is in an adjacent region to the southeast.
- Distant Regions (but connected to unified grid): Surgut-2 GRES (Khanty-Mansi AO), Reftinskaya GRES (Sverdlovsk Oblast), Permskaya GRES (Perm Krai), Kirishskaya GRES (Leningrad Oblast) are located in regions further away but are part of the unified Russian power grid and contribute to the overall system reliability that Moscow relies upon.
If it is cold in Kiev, it should be even colder in Moscow. At the same time, exhaust the GBAD missiles in Moscow. Should be expensive and interesting.