Eskom implements Stage 2 load shedding
Eskom says Stage 2 loadshedding will last until 5a.m on Wednesday. The ailing parastatal implemented load shedding at 4p.m on Sunday, blaming it on the loss of four additional generation units and the delay in units returning to service
‘’The loss of four
additional generation units at Matla, Tutuka, Duvha and Arnot power stations
over the past 24 hours, exacerbated by the delay in units returning to service
at Camden, Matla, Grootvlei and Tutuka power stations, has unfortunately
necessitated the implementation of loadshedding. The power system continues to
be fragile and Eskom is forced to implement loadshedding to manage and
replenish emergency generation reserves, on which it has been relying to supply
electricity this week,’’ it said in a statement.
‘’Since Friday
afternoon, a generation unit each at Camden, Komati and Arnot power stations
returned to service,’’ it added.
Eskom warned that load
shedding might be extended, ‘’depending on the level of breakdowns.’’
‘’The power system
remains unpredictable, and Eskom would like to inform the public that any
further deterioration in generation capacity may require higher stages of
loadshedding. We therefore request the public to continue using electricity
sparingly, as we strive to return units to service,’’ it said.
Meanwhile, the City of
Cape Town says its customers will load shed on stage 1 from 06:00 – 22:00.
Thereafter, says the municipality, it will move a stage higher, until 6a.m the
following morning where it will revert to Stage 1.
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