Eskom issues load-shedding warning as breakdowns deplete reserves
Potential power-cut alert issued as Eskom faces a high risk of power interruptions.
Eskom has issued a high-risk alert for load-shedding, citing a potential temporary setback in the power utility’s efforts to maintain a stable electricity supply.
According to Eskom group chief executive Dan Marokane, the alert is a result of several breakdowns that have occurred over the past seven days, necessitating the use of emergency reserves.
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“This is a potentially temporary setback. Load-shedding is largely behind us due to the structural improvements in our generation fleet,” said Marokane in a statement.
“However, over the past seven days, we have experienced several breakdowns that require extended repair times. This has necessitated the use of all our emergency reserves, which now need to be replenished.”
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Marokane warned that load-shedding up to Stage 4 may be implemented over the weekend as Eskom closely monitors the status of its emergency reserves.
