Eskom warns ‘system severely constrained’ but risk of loadshedding remains low
Eskom said it is using emergency resources, such as diesel and pumped water storage to keep the lights on.
Struggling power utility Eskom has announced that unplanned breakdowns over the weekend saw capacity drop from 12 500mw to 11 500mw come 10am this morning. (Tuesday, November 5).
Eskom explained that it is currently using emergency resources, such as diesel and pumped water storage to keep the country’s lights on.
“With the expected return to service of several units today and tomorrow, and with current diesel reserves, the probability of loadshedding remains low for the week,” read the statement.
POWER ALERT 1
Date: 05 November 2019
The electricity system is severely constrained, but the probability of loadshedding is low.@News24 @IOL @ewnupdates @TimesLIVE @GCISMedia @SAfmnews @GovernmentZA pic.twitter.com/3a8wSOPoew
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) November 5, 2019
Eskom has reminded customers that any unexpected shift in, such as additional unplanned breakdowns or the unavailability of diesel or pumped water storage reserves could result in loadshedding at short notice.
The system is expected to remain under strain until Thursday.
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