Eskom implements load shedding today
"It has become necessary to implement stage 2 load shedding in order to protect our power system from total collapse."
Eskom announced they will be implementing stage 2 load shedding on Wednesday.
The power utility said this was due to “a shortage of capacity”.
“Eskom would like to inform all its customers that the electricity system has been constrained this week. As a result of additional generation, delays in the return to service of units that are on planned maintenance and limited diesel supply, it has become necessary to implement stage 2 load shedding from 09:00 until 23:00 to protect our power system from total collapse,” the statement read.
#PowerAlert Due to a shortage of capacity stage 2 loadshedding is to be implemented from 9 am to 11pm today. Media statement with more details to follow @CityPowerJhb @City_Ekurhuleni @CityTshwane @CityofJoburgZA @CityofCT @ewnupdates @SABCNewsOnline @IOL @eNCA @SAgovnews
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) October 16, 2019
Eskom said the severe supply-constrain being experienced has come about due to high levels of unplanned breakdowns that have exceeded the 10 500MV limit.
“We unreservedly apologise to South Africans to the negative impact this may have on them and want to assure the nation that we continue t0 work tirelessly to ensure the security of energy supply.”
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