Faizel Patel – 18/08/2020
Eskom has announced that it will implement load shedding from 4pm until 10pm on Tuesday.
In a statement, Eskom confirmed that stage 2 power cuts would be implemented from 4pm until 10pm tonight and that the power cuts would continue between 9pm and 10pm on Wednesday.
The utility say that its system is still severely constrained following the breakdown of several units.
“Yesterday, six generators were returned to service at Medupi, Tutuka, Kendal, Majuba and Grootvlei power stations. The breakdown of four units overnight and this morning at Medupi, Duvha, Majuba, and Lethabo power stations, as well as a delay in the expected return to service of a unit at Medupi has resulted in the power system being constrained.”
Eskom says any further deterioration in the generation performance may necessitate the escalation of load shedding at short notice.
“As the aged generation infrastructure is unreliable and volatile, this constrained power system is expected to persist for the rest of the week, particularly as the cold front hits.”
Eskom has urged South Africans to reduce electricity usage in order to keep the lights on.
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