Loadshedding could be implemented
The probability of loadshedding remains and any shift on the system could result in loadshedding at short notice.
Eskom informed the community in a press release earlier today that the power system is still severely constrained.
This came after unplanned breakdowns above 12 000MW occurred this morning.
While some generation units have returned from planned and unplanned maintenance, these are not sufficient to meet the current demand.
Eskom has, since Monday, 4 November, increased its usage of its pumped storage and diesel generators to keep the lights on.
According to the press release, the extensive use has led to a decline in the pumped storage water and diesel levels and a concerted effort is being made to replenish these reserves.
Eskom’s emergency response command centre continues to monitor the system and has implemented contingencies to supplement emergency reserves in order to avoid and minimise loadshedding.
The probability of loadshedding remains and any shift on the system could result in loadshedding at short notice.
Eskom informed residents as they communicated with them in a summer plan on 4 September, unplanned breakdowns above 9 500 MW requires the use of emergency resources at a high rate and this increases the probability of loadshedding if the supply constraints are sustained for a long duration.
Eskom continued to urge residents to use electricity sparingly and to switch off their geysers over peak periods, use the cold water tap rather than the hot water, set the swimming pool pump cycle to twice daily and to turn off all electrical appliances at night.
