Due to the persistent shortage of generation capacity, Eskom said Stage 2 load shedding will continue tonight and Thursday from 16:00 to 00:00.<\/p>\n
Thereafter, the State-owned entity said Stage 1 power cuts will be implemented on Friday from 16:00 to 00:00.<\/p>\n
“To the extent possible, Eskom will endeavour to limit load shedding to night time to have minimal impact on the economy and population,” Eskom said, adding that it will publish a further update on Friday afternoon, or as soon as any significant changes occur.<\/p>\n
According to the entity, a generation unit each at Camden, Kriel, Kusile, Matla and Medupi power stations returned to service on Tuesday. <\/p>\n
Meanwhile, two generating units at Majuba and one at Tutuka power stations were taken offline for repairs.<\/p>\n
In addition, Eskom said the entity is currently running on 5 021MW on planned maintenance, while another 14 760MW of capacity is unavailable due to breakdowns.<\/p>\n
“Loadshedding is implemented only as a last resort given the shortage of generation capacity and the need to attend to breakdowns.”<\/p>\n
Source: South African Government News Agency<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"