NEWCASTLE KZN: Eskom warns load-shedding may be implemented at short notice
Eskom says it may implement load-shedding at short notice.
In a release issued by Eskom today, the power giant has requested that the public ‘reduce the usage of electricity as the power system is severely constrained.’
While no load-shedding has been implemented yet, Eskom says it may be required at short notice should further generation breakdowns occur, or should some of the generating units not return to service as expected.
“Over the past 24 hours Eskom teams returned a generation unit each at Camden, Kendal and Medupi power stations. Over the same time period two generation units tripped and another two units were forced to shut down,” read the statement.
Eskom reminded consumers that load-shedding is implemented ‘as a last resort to maintain the stability of the power system’.
“We would like again to apologise for the inconvenience caused to the people of South Africa by the constraints. Continue using electricity sparingly and we will communicate promptly should there be any significant changes to the power system.”
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