Eskom has announced that it will begin implementing Stage 2 load-shedding today (July 10).
According to the power utility, there has been an increase in generation unit breakdowns, which have exceeded 3 000MW of capacity, and said it was regrettable this decision had to be taken.
“Eskom is working hard to return as many of these generation units to service,” read a statement released by its Media Desk.
Five generation units were apparently taken off the grid between last night and this morning and a breakdown at the Matimba power station resulted in the need for load-shedding.
“Two units at the Arnot power station, as well as a unit each at Kendal, Tutuka and Majuba were taken off the grid. These removed more than 3 000MW of capacity from the system and the delayed return to service of a generation unit at the Duvha power station has also added significant pressure to the system.”
Eskom has urged residents to continue reducing electricity usage in order to help minimise load-shedding and has cautioned the constrained supply situation may persist through the weekend.
“We request the public to reduce electricity usage between 4pm and 10pm in order to assist us in limiting the incidence of load-shedding. With your help, Eskom can again recover from this much quicker.”
Head of Communications for Newcastle Municipality, Mlungisi Khumalo has confirmed the schedule for Newcastle would remain the same as before.
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