Load-shedding: Stage 2 to be implemented tonight
Eskom says the the onset of winter has seen an increased demand which leads to a constrained power system.
Eskom has announced that Stage 2 load-shedding will be implemented tonight from 17:00 to 22:00.
The power utility made the announcement late this afternoon, saying the power system is severely constrained.
#Loadshedding Stage 2 will regretfully be implemented from 17:00 to 22:00 this evening as the power system is severely constrained. Full statement to follow shortly.
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) May 9, 2022
Eskom warned earlier today that the power system would be under pressure during the evening peaks, with the possibility of load-shedding at short notice should there be any unit breakdowns.
“Eskom expects to return to service a generation unit each at Kusile and Kendal power stations before the evening peak,” the power utility said in a media statement earlier today.
According to Eskom load-shedding was imminent if the units failed to return to service on time.
Eskom had not released a media statement about the cause of tonight’s load-shedding by the time of publishing.
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