Eskom on Loadshedding
Johannesburg– Eskom strongly dismissed claims circulating on social media that loadshedding will resume on 30 May 2024, labelling such reports as “Fake News”.
The power utility underscored its commitment to transparency and regular updates regarding the nation’s power situation. Eskom confirmed on Tuesday that loadshedding has been suspended for 62 consecutive days, a streak that remains unbroken thanks to significant improvements in their operations.
“Loadshedding has been suspended for 62 consecutive days and continues to be suspended. The previous Power Alert issued by Eskom was on 24 May 2024, where Eskom announced the continued suspension of loadshedding. Our generation availability continues to perform well as a result of the Generation Recovery Plan that commenced in March 2023, as well as our intensive planned maintenance. Unplanned outages are averaging at 12,500MW, below what was anticipated for our winter outlook. The energy availability factor (EAF) of four of our power stations is performing above 70%. Our year-to-date EAF is improving gradually and is currently at 60.73%,” Eskom stated.
These continued improvements are largely attributed to the success of the Generation Recovery Plan and intensive planned maintenance initiatives. Eskom’s consistent progress has defied previous negative predictions and provided a measure of stability to South Africa’s power supply.
Eskom has assured the public that it will continue to provide regular updates, with the next assessment scheduled for Friday, 31 May 2024.
Tsakane Khambane, spokesperson for the Ministry of Electricity, echoed Eskom’s assertions, denouncing the false social media reports. “We have noted a social media post purporting to be a power alert – and advising of imminent loadshedding. The report is factually incorrect and an ill-guided political ploy to mislead the country on the eve of our 7th General Elections. Following 62 days of no loadshedding, there is growing and overwhelming support for Eskom’s sustained and rigorous effort to self-correct, stabilise and strengthen the generation system.”
Khambane highlighted that Eskom’s recent efforts, initiated in March 2023, have led to improved energy availability and a reduction in breakdowns across the fleet, along with a significant reduction in the use of diesel by the Open-Cycle Gas Turbines (OCGTs) over the past eight weeks.
“The Ministry remains confident that the work we have been leading over the past 12 months, supported by the many competent Eskom employees and its leadership team, will continue in the coming months and ultimately place the country on a firm foundation of energy security to support our inclusive economic growth and development agenda,” expressed Minister of Electricity, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa.
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