Eskom moves load shedding to stage 3
Eskom will ramp up load shedding to stage 3 from 13:00 on Wednesday afternoon until 06:00 on Thursday morning.
The struggling power utility previously implemented stage 2 due to a lack of generating capacity.
Spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha says the rolling blackouts is likely to continue on Thursday due to severely constrained system.
“This load shedding is necessary as the power generation system is still severely constrained due to high generation unit breakdowns during the past three days, as well as the need to replenish diminishing emergency generation reserves.
“The outlook for the power system is unpredictable and there is a high probability of loadshedding
continuing on Thursday. Eskom will continue to assess and communicate promptly as the situation changes.”
He says some generation units at the Lethabo, Kendal and Duvha power stations were taken offline for repairs, adding to the high number of breakdowns.
“We currently have 4 858MW on planned maintenance, while another 14 521MW of capacity is unavailable due to breakdowns and delays.
“As previously communicated, Eskom continues to implement reliability maintenance during this period, and as such the system will continue to be constrained, with the possibility of loadshedding remaining elevated.”
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