Eskom's generation recovery plan delivers positive results
Eskom says the investment in the generation recovery plan continues to deliver positive results, as load shedding remains suspended for over eight months, or 247 consecutive days, since 26 March.
Spokesperson, Daphne Mokoena says this is due to ongoing structural improvements in the coal-fired fleet that are contributing to economic growth and energy security.
She says the recovery plan has resulted in year-on-year diesel savings of R17.37 billion, which is approximately 71.9% less than the amount spent during the same period last year.
Mokoena says Eskom's diesel usage remains below the year-to-date budget.
"With the December summer break approaching and many industries shutting down for this period, along with continuous progress in minimizing unplanned outages, Eskom is well positioned to increase planned maintenance activities to further improve the reliability of its generation fleet", she said.
The power utility’s Sustained Energy Availability Factor (EAF) was at an average of 59.2% over the past week and 63% year-to-date, with top-performing stations, including Medupi, Camden, and Kusile achieving an average EAF of 70% and above.
Two other power stations recorded EAF's above 60%.
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