Power system remains stable
Cold weather could contribute to an increase demand for electricity.
Following several days without load shedding the power system is currently stable, enabling Eskom to perform maintenance without load shedding.
However, this could change with an increase in electricity demand in the evening due to the cold weather and a number of power stations’ units being on maintenance.
The power system is expected to be constrained during the evening peak period 5pm to 9pm.
Consumers are asked to use electricity sparingly.
Commercial customers, particularly shopping centres and office blocks, can also make a big difference by switching off non-essential lights and not leaving office equipment such as photocopiers and computers in standby mode after hours.
Eskom will provide regular updates on the status of the power system through all the media platforms.
