Eskom wants to take South Africa to first and second base, all in one day
Owing to much colder weather, the struggling utility provider said demand had increased significantly.
Loadshedding stage 1 has been set to start at 9am, continuing until 2pm.
From 2pm onward however, the Eskom said it will move to stage 2 loadshedding until 10pm.
#Loadshedding update
Date: Thursday, 16 July 2020Loadshedding stage 1 from 09:00 to 14:00
Loadshedding stage 2 from 14:00 to 22:00
Please check your schedule at https://t.co/L2FgZoHegM
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) July 16, 2020
Owing to much colder weather, the struggling utility provider said demand continues to increase.
“This was already the highest demand so far this year at more than 33 000MW.”
Efforts continue to restore several units.
The Tutuka power station was brought back to service yesterday, however owing to a trip at both Medupi and Kusile power stations the system has further been constrained.
“This adds to one delayed generation unit at the Tutuka and one at Kendal.”
The North Coast loadshedding times:
KwaDukuza Northern Grid (Tinley Manor to Zinkwazi): No loadshedding
KwaDukuza Southern Grid (Tinley Manor to Ballito & Zimbali): 2pm to 4.30pm.
Tongaat CBD: 9am – 10am.
Tongaat Beach: 8pm – 10pm.
Belvedere: 9am – 10am.
Mandini (16): 9am – 10.30am and again at 4pm – 6.30pm.
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