Eskom
Eskom, South Africa’s embattled power utility, has announced the indefinite suspension of its load-shedding schedule, following a continuous 21-day streak of power outages. This pause in loadshedding reflects a period of 535 hours without the need to implement the disruptive power management tool.
The suspension is attributed to a combination of factors, including sustained generation capacity, adequate emergency reserves, and a reduction in electricity demand from the grid. “This is a result of sustained generation capacity, adequate emergency reserves, and reduced electricity demand from the grid,” reported Eskom in a reassuring statement to the public and stakeholders. The utility hasn’t seen a break from loadshedding of this length since June 2022, when it managed 20 consecutive days without power cuts.
Despite this achievement, Eskom has underscored its commitment to the ongoing Generation Operational Recovery Plan, which targets a reduction and eventual elimination of loadshedding, striving for a more stable and reliable power supply for all South Africans.
The power utility has also announced an update will be provided on Sunday, alongside a pledge for immediate communication should any changes occur in the current status. At the moment, unplanned outages have led to a reduction of 14,264MW in generating capacity, with a further 5,370MW out of action due to planned maintenance operations.
Eskom’s management teams, particularly the Power Station General Managers, are proactively working to recover additional generating capacity. They are focused on promptly returning units from both unplanned outages and planned maintenance to operational status. An optimistic target has been set to reintroduce 2,070MW of generating capacity back to service by the end of this week.
As the evening peak demand looms at 28,655MW, Eskom extends gratitude towards its customers who have actively participated in energy-saving measures, such as turning off geysers and pool pumps during peak hours from 17:00 to 21:00. These collective efforts in energy efficiency are credited with helping to reduce demand and alleviate pressure on the power system, consequently contributing to the lower stages of loadshedding or its entire suspension.
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