Eskom urges public to reduce power usage
ESKOM Power Alert 1 – Thursday 07 October 2021
Eskom urges the public to reduce usage of electricity a the system is under pressure due to a number of generating unit breakdowns
While there is currently no load shedding anticipated, Eskom would like to request the public to reduce the usage of electricity. The power system is under severe pressure due to a number of generation unit breakdowns, which will necessitate an incres\ased utilisation of emergency generation reserves.
Total breakdowns amount to 14 925MW while planned maintenance is 4 759MW of capacity. Should there be any further breakdowns, Eskom might be forced to implement load shedding at short notice.
Read: Vaal Triangle Load Shedding Schedules
While Eskom expects a number of generating units to return to service from breakdowns during the course of the next few days, we urge the public to reduce the usage and to continue using electricity sparingly to assist in avoiding load-shedding.
Eskom will communicate promptly should there be any significant changes to the power system.
Eskom has not implemented load shedding since 22 July 2021
Issued by Eskom Media Desk
Tel: +27 (0)11 800 3304/43/78
Email: mediadesk@eskom.co.za