Loadshedding will continue to be suspended until further notice. This follows a period of 21 consecutive days, and as of midday today, 535 hours without loadshedding. This is a result of sustained generation capacity, adequate emergency reserves, and reduced electricity demand from the grid. The last time Eskom achieved a similar milestone was in June 2022, with 20 consecutive days without loadshedding. While Eskom acknowledges this milestone, it remains committed to the continued implementation of its Generation Operational Recovery Plan to reduce and ultimately eliminate loadshedding.

Eskom will provide an update on Sunday or promptly communicate should any changes occur.

Unplanned outages account for 14 264MW of generating capacity, while the capacity out of service for planned maintenance is 5 370MW.

Eskom Power Station General Managers and their teams are working diligently to ensure the recovery of additional generating capacity by bringing units from unplanned outages and planned maintenance back into service as soon as possible. A total of 2 070MW of generating capacity is planned to be returned to service by Friday. 

Eskom’s evening peak demand tonight is 28 655MW.

We would like to thank those who heed the call to use electricity sparingly and efficiently, including switching off geysers and pool pumps from 17:00 to 21:00 or during load limiting. This lowers demand and helps alleviate the pressure on the power system, contributing to lower stages of loadshedding.

 

Issued by Eskom