Power system constrained, load shedding probability over the weekend.

Residents of Standerton will experience some power outages over the coming weekend.

Rotational load shedding will be from 6am to 10pm on Saturday and 8am to 10pm on Sunday.

The system is expected to remain constrained over the evening peaks for the next few days.

While the demand for electricity is expected to be met today and tomorrow, there is a high risk of load shedding over the weekend.

A portion of the capacity normally imported from Cahora Bassa will be unavailable on Sunday as the plant undergoes urgent planned maintenance.

The weekend will also be used to build up water reserves for the pumped storage schemes which use water to generate electricity.

Eskom needs to conserve diesel supplies to support the week ahead.

The capacity available to meet the electricity demand will be reduced, increasing the need for rotational load shedding.

Eskom has targeted the weekend to conduct load shedding, should the need arise, so as to limit the impact on the economy, but will update the public on an ongoing basis.

Eskom calls on consumers to urgently switch off geysers, air conditioners, pool pumps and all non-essential appliances throughout the day to alleviate the pressure on the system and limit the need for rotational load shedding.

Customers can also contact the Lekwa Municipality’s call centre at 017 712 9681/2 for additional information.

Load shedding schedules will only be utilised for the duration of the constraint and Eskom will provide regular updates on the status of the power system.

For tips on how to trim 10% off your consumption, visit www.eskom.co.za/idm.

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