Constrained power grid sees return of stage 2 load shedding
Eskom says it has resorted to stage 2 load shedding in order to preserve and replenish the emergency generation reserves.
Power cuts will be implemented at 10pm on Tuesday night until 5am on Monday morning.
Spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha says the system remains constrained.
“The power generation system is still severely constrained due to high generation unit breakdowns during the past two days, as well as the delayed return to service of some units out on planned maintenance.
“We currently have 4 858MW on planned maintenance, while another 14 375MW of capacity is unavailable due to breakdowns and delays.”
Mantshantsha says the power utility remains optimistic that some generation units will return to service from Wednesday.
“As previously communicated, Eskom continues to implement reliability maintenance during this period, and as such the system will continue to be constrained, with the risk of load shedding remaining elevated.”
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