NEWSFLASH: High risk of load shedding remains
Eskom said it might need to implement load shedding but “only if absolutely necessary”.
Despite not implementing any load shedding this week Eskom warned the risk of stage 1 load shedding remained on Friday.
Eskom has warned it might need to implement load shedding from 17:00 to 22:00, but “only if absolutely necessary”.
This is a result of a shortage in capacity due to loss of generating units at its power stations.
The power utility said under its so-called Winter Plan, it had to implement 26 days of stage 1 load shedding during the winter period.
“Based on the plan, we have successfully managed to go five days without implementing load shedding,” Eskom said in a statement.
“We continue to encourage residents and businesses to use electricity sparingly. By rallying together, we can save up to 500MW – the equivalent of one unit at a power station.”
Eskom urged customers to check their load shedding schedules on the Eskom and municipal websites.
“Please switch off geysers as well as non-essential lighting and electricity appliances to help reduce demand.”
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