Eskom escalates load-shedding to stage 5
The stage of power cuts has been implemented until further notice.
Stage 5 load-shedding has been implemented, Eskom has announced.
The power utility says the higher stage of power cuts is due to three generating units breaking down at various power stations.
“Due to unusually high demand and the breakdown of a generating unit each at Hendrina, Kendal and Kriel power stations, load-shedding has been escalated to stage 5 until further notice,” Eskom’s statement reads.
1/2 Due to unusually high demand and the breakdown of a generating unit each at Hendrina, Kendal and Kriel power stations, loadshedding has unfortunately been escalated to Stage 5 until further notice.
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) December 10, 2022
Eskom previously said available generation capacity has already been reduced and will exacerbate the occurrence of load-shedding during the next six to 12 months.
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