Saturday, 1 February 2020: Eskom is currently implementing Stage 2 rotational
loadshedding and will continue until 6:00 on Monday owing to system constraints
and our depleted emergency resources. We will use the weekend to replenish our
dam levels for pumped storage schemes and diesel for open cycle gas turbines as
they were used extensively during the week.
Our
teams are working hard to reduce unplanned outages or breakdowns which were at 11
027 MW as at 06:15 this morning. We will
continue to monitor the system closely and will give periodic updates on the
status of the power system as things may change at short notice.
We
regret that loadshedding has a negative impact on South Africa. Critical maintenance is being done to units
on planned outages as well as some of those on unplanned outages to ensure
their timeous return to service.
To
assist us in reducing the stage of loadshedding, we appeal to customers to
continue to use electricity sparingly:
Use the cold water tap rather than using the geyser every time
Only fill kettles with as much water as you need
Set air-conditioners’ average temperature at 23ºC
Turn off computers, copiers, printers at the switch and avoid standby or sleep mode
Switch off the lights and air-conditioners when you leave the office
Switch off your geysers over peak periods
Set your swimming pool pump cycle to run twice a day, three hours at a time for
optimal energy use.
Customers
are advised to check their loadshedding schedules on the Eskom
(loadshedding.eskom.co.za) or municipal websites depending on who supplies
them.
ENDS