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Africa|Power|System|Maintenance
Africa|Power|System|Maintenance
africa|power|system|maintenance

Eskom warns of load-shedding as grid buckles amid high demand, loss of generation units

22nd July 2021

By: Donna Slater

Features Deputy Editor and Chief Photographer

     

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State-owned power utility Eskom warns that it may “be forced” to implement load-shedding at short notice as a result of increased consumption amid the severely cold weather currently sweeping across parts of South Africa, coupled with the loss of some generation capacity.

Generation breakdowns total 12 984 MW, while planned maintenance adds 2 924 MW to the deficit.

The utility says load-shedding will likely be implemented should there be any further generation losses.

Eskom, in a statement, says the national grid is currently severely constrained, with an anticipated peak in demand expected towards the evening hours.

As a result, Eskom appeals to the public to reduce the use of electricity to help ease the pressure on the power system, especially between 16:00 and 21:00.

Edited by Chanel de Bruyn
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor Online

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