Another warning from Eskom to reduce power consumption
Eskom has issued another warning to South Africans to use electricity sparingly to avoid the dreaded load shedding.
The power utility said on Friday that its systems remain constrained.
It warned of a high probability of rolling blackouts if capacity continues to drop.
“The capacity shortage has been caused by the loss of multiple generation units and high load losses, in addition to generation units that are already placed in planned maintenance,” says Eskom spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha.
“We currently have 7 452MW on planned maintenance, while another 11 035MW of capacity is out on unplanned maintenance. Since last night, additional generating units have returned to service.”
Eskom issued its first warning on Thursday.
“Eskom teams are working around the clock to return as many of these units to service as soon as possible,” Mantshantsha adds.
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