Tight supply expected – Eskom

The power utility has called on consumers to use electricity sparingly during its planned maintenance.

“The power system will remain tight until new generating capacity comes on stream and essential generation maintenance is done,” Eskom said in its bi-weekly status bulletin.

According to the power utility, the air conditioning load was also expected to increase due to warmer weather being forecast.

Eskom advised homeowners and businesses to reduce their electricity consumption by switching off geysers, pool pumps and all non-essential lights, as well as using air conditioners more efficiently by maintaining the room temperature at 23°C.

Eskom’s power system is expected to be constrained for at least the next two years.