LOAD SHEDDING NEWS - Eskom has announced that stage 2 load shedding will continue to be implemented until 16:00 on Wednesday.
“Eskom Power Station General Managers and their team’s efforts in returning units to service over the past weekend resulted in the improvement in generation capacity,” the media release from the utility stated.
“This, combined with the slightly lower than anticipated electricity demand, allowed load shedding to be suspended at 21:35 on Sunday night until 05:00 on Monday.
“The sustained improvement in generation capacity and the anticipated lower demand also necessitated the implementation of Stage 2 load shedding at 12:00 midday today until 16:00 on Wednesday, 17 January 2024.”
Eskom said a further update would be provided on Wednesday afternoon. In the meantime, it would monitor the system and communicate any changes, should they be required.
Energy levels
Unplanned outages are currently at 13 449MW of generating capacity, Eskom said, while the capacity out of service for planned maintenance is 8 383MW.
“Eskom Power Station General Managers and their teams will continue to work diligently to ensure that the 739MW of generating capacity is returned to service by this evening, as planned.
“Eskom’s load forecast for the evening peak demand for Monday is 25 507MW.”
Eskom thanked those who were using electricity sparingly and efficiently, which included switching off geysers and pool pumps in the evening.
Article: Caxton publication, The Citizen
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