Risk of load shedding high heading into the weekend
Eskom says maintenance reason behind load shedding.
After stage one and two load shedding was implemented yesterday Eskom warns the risk for load shedding heading into the weekend remains high.
This is due to a shortage of generation capacity as several units are currently out of service due to maintenance.
Because of this maintenance, the system will not be able to meet 1 000MW of demand.
Eskom assured customers that load shedding is implemented as a necessary measure to protect the power system and to ensure that maintenance is carried out in order to guarantee that our supply of electricity can be maintained in the long term.
The company once again calls on all customers to reduce the load on the electricity grid by urgently switching off geysers, air conditioners, pool pumps and all non-essential appliances throughout the day, which will reduce electricity demand.
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 continue to provide regular updates on the status of the power system through all the media platforms.
