The utility will also complete a BGN 900,000 reconstruction of seven units in the western part of Bulgaria this year, it said in a statement.

The automated system elements will provide remote information about damaged areas of the power grid and allow the utility to reduce the number of affected customers, ČEZ Distribution Bulgaria said. So far, ČEZ Distribution Bulgaria has installed over 700 automated elements to its power network in western Bulgaria, it added.

ČEZ Distribution Bulgaria operates the power grid in Sofia region and parts of western and northern Bulgaria.