Friday, 11 June 2021: Eskom is pleased to inform the public that loadshedding will be suspended at 20:00 as the supply constraints have eased during the past two days. This is due to four generation units that have returned to service, as well as the improved weather conditions contributing to lower demand. Sufficient progress has been made in replenishing the emergency generation reserves to allow us to lift the loadshedding earlier than initially planned.
A number of additional generation units are expected to return to service during the weekend. However, in order to continue to replenish the emergency reserves, it is still necessary to implement Stage 1 loadshedding between 17:00 and 20:00 on Saturday and Sunday.
Breakdowns currently total 13 625MW of capacity, while planned maintenance is 1 611MW of capacity.
Eskom would like to remind the public that these capacity constraints will continue for the foreseeable future, and all South Africans are urged to reduce their use of electricity, particularly between 17:00 and 22:00, when the winter demand is the highest.
The supply outlook for the coming week is expected to improve as additional generation units are planned to return to service. Eskom will promptly inform the public should there be any significant changes.
Eskom apologises for the inconvenience and uncertainty caused by these interruptions in electricity supply.
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