Load shedding: Stage 2 continues into weekend and ‘likely next week’
Eskom confirmed that stage two load shedding will continue over the weekend. In addition, there’s a high probability of load shedding being extended into next week as well.
Eskom will continue implementing stage two to replenish the emergency reserves used to supplement capacity during the week, due to a shortage of generation capacity.
Load shedding continues due to high demand
The embattled power utility said in a statement that their teams are “working hard to reduce unplanned outages and breakdowns”, and added:
“While the prognosis for next week indicates a likelihood of load shedding, replenishing our reserves to sufficient levels is necessary to limit the possibility and magnitude of load shedding.”
According to Eskom, outages and breakdowns were at 12 455 MW at of 18:00 on Friday 6 February, and the state-owned power utility confirmed that critical maintenance “continues to be conducted”.
Load shedding stage could change without notice
Eskom also advises that “any additional shifts on the system may require a change in the load shedding stage,” and request costumers to use electricity sparingly in these troubled times.
Customers are also reminded to revisit the load shedding schedules on https://ift.tt/1liS4mj, or their local municipal websites, to review amendments.
Don’t get your hopes up that conditions will improve anytime soon. Eskom also added:
“There is an increased possibility of load shedding over the next 18 months as we are conducting critical maintenance to restore the ageing plant to good health”.
Eskom will provide further updates on Sunday afternoon, 9 February 2020.
#POWERALERT 2
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) February 7, 2020
Date: 7 February 2020
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Report vandalised equipment and log calls on:
Tel: 0860 037 566
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Email: customerservices@eskom.co.za
On the MyEskom Customer App
Also read – Four reasons why we’ll have weekend blackouts
Ways to use eclectically sparingly
Moreover, Eskom calls on us to “assist in reducing the stage of load shedding,” and ask that we use electricity sparingly by:
- Switching off lights in unoccupied rooms;
- Unplugging all appliances and equipment not in use;
- By not leaving computers, TVs and other electronic devices on standby;
- Opening windows and doors instead of using your air conditioning system; and
- If the air-con has to go on, keeping it at a comfortable 23 degrees Celcius.
Also read – More than 60 hours of blackouts coming up this week
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