System remains constrained but no load-shedding expected today
JOBURG – Eskom asks customers to continue to reduce demand by using electricity sparingly as a concerted collective effort can help avoid or reduce the level of load-shedding.
In a released statement, power utility Eskom stated that there was no chance of load-shedding even though the system remained constrained and vulnerable.
Eskom said there was sufficient water at the pumped storage schemes and they have managed to conserve diesel at their open-cycle gas turbine generators. They continue to work to replenish the diesel levels.
“These emergency reserves will supplement the shortage of capacity if required. However, we remind customers that as the system remains vulnerable and unpredictable, the possibility of load-shedding remains,” said Eskom.
Breakdowns (UCLF) were at 13 119MW as at 5.45am this morning (6 January). Their technical teams will continue to monitor the situation, carry out planned maintenance and to work at reducing unplanned breakdowns to enable them to minimise the possibility of load-shedding.
Eskom urged customers to continue to reduce demand by using electricity sparingly as a concerted collective effort could help avoid or reduce the level of load-shedding.
“We will keep customers updated on the status of the electricity system.”
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