Load shedding inevitable, says Eskom
Eskom recently announced that 10 of its power stations are low on coal, which could result in the implementation of load shedding.
POWER utility Eskom says the risk of having load shedding is inevitable. Eskom recently announced that 10 of its power stations are low on coal, which could result in the implementation of load shedding.
Eskom spokesperson Khulu Phasiwe said they are however in the process of ensuring that new coal suppliers are appointed soon.
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“We have spoken to energy regulator Nersa about the challenges we had with coal supply. We’ve started negotiations with various suppliers and soon we are hoping to sign contracts. We are in negotiations with Transnet so that they can also rail some of the coal to our power stations,” said Phasiwe.
He went on to urge residents to use electricity sparingly.
“The risk of load shedding will always be there. Which is why we are urging all South Africans to continue using electricity sparingly,” Phasiwe added.
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