Load shedding implemented during evening peaks
Eskom announced that Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented daily, during evening peaks, between 16:00 – 00:00 from Monday to Wednesday. In a statement, the ailing parastatal said the rolling power cuts will be used to replenish emergency generation reserves during the night to bolster generation capacity.
‘’To the extent possible, Eskom will endeavour to limit
loadshedding to night-time to have minimal impact on the economy and
population. Eskom will publish a further update on Wednesday afternoon, or as
soon as any significant changes occur.’’
PICTURE: PixabaySpokesperson, Sikonathi Manthantsha said that since
Saturday two generation units at Kriel and a unit each at Kendal, Komati,
Lethabo, Majuba and Matla power stations have returned to service. Furthermore,
a generating unit each at Kendal and Kusile power stations were taken offline
for repairs.
‘’Loadshedding is implemented only as a last resort in view
of the shortage of generation capacity and the need to attend to breakdowns,’’
he said.
Meanwhile, the City of Cape Town announced that its
customers will be saved from rolling power cuts, due to enough water capacity
at its Steenbras Pumped Storage Plant
⚡️Load-shedding update - 9 October 2022
— City of Cape Town (@CityofCT) October 9, 2022
City protecting
No load-shedding for City customers Monday to Wednesday if Eskom adheres to its current forecast.
Eskom customers Stage 2 from 16:00 - 00:00 Monday to Wednesday.
Updates to follow.#CTInfo pic.twitter.com/uhUIylIG41
Done By: Mitchum George
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