Eskoms warns of possible load shedding

Power utility,Eskom, cautioned that it might have to implement load shedding at short notice should it experience further generation unit breakdowns.

Eskom spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha said: “The power system is under severe pressure due to a number of generation unit breakdowns which will necessitate and increase utilisation of emergency generation reserves,”.

“Should there be any further breakdowns, Eskom might be forced to implement load shedding at short notice.While Eskom expects a number of units to return to service from breakdowns during the course of the next few days, the Power Utility urges the public to reduce the usage and to continue using electricity sparingly to assist in avoiding load shedding,” added Mantshantsha

Eskom has not implemented load shedding since 22 July, 2021.

 

Done by Lizeka Tsotetsi