There is currently no load shedding taking place with Eskom not having implemented load shedding for the past nine days.
“However, the power system is very constrained and vulnerable throughout the day today, with a high risk of load shedding being implemented at short notice. This is due to a number of Eskom’s generating units being unavailable as a result of technical faults,” said Eskom on Thursday.
As the country is currently experiencing cold weather conditions Eskom urged electricity users to consider energy efficient ways of keeping warm.
In winter, the electricity demand peaks in the morning and evening as more electricity is used during these times. Eskom has appealed to all customers to continue to reduce their electricity usage throughout the day but to be aware of the need to save more during the peak periods from 6am to 10am and 5pm to 9pm.
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. – SAnews.gov.za
