Load shedding looms for the rest of the weekend
Eskom lost seven generation units at four power stations
The likelihood of load shedding being implemented today [Saturday] has increased significantly following multiple generation unit trips overnight.
Eskom lost seven generation units at four power stations, namely Duvha, Tutuka, Kriel and Grootvlei due to various technical faults.
This has caused additional strain on Eskom’s reserve capacity.
In order to rebuild emergency reserves for the coming week, there is therefore an increased probability of implementing load shedding on Saturday night as well as on Sunday. Eskom is currently using expensive emergency generation reserves to supplement supply, which is unsustainable.
Unplanned breakdowns were at 11 868MW at 10.50am on Saturday and planned maintenance at 5 430MW.
Eskom has not implemented load shedding since February 22.
Eskom has not yet announced which stage of load shedding will be implemented or from what time.
This article will be updated as soon as information becomes available.
