Monday, 13 July 2020: This
afternoon Unit 2 of the Koeberg power station, which had been on cold reserve
since April 2020, was successfully synchronised into the grid to help relieve
the pressure on the generation system. A generation unit each at the Majuba and
Lethabo power stations have also returned to service this afternoon. This,
however, is still not sufficient to enable Eskom to suspend loadshedding.
Eskom will
therefore continue implementing Stage 2 loadshedding until 22:00, after which
it will be suspended for the night. In order to limit the impact of
loadshedding on the morning traffic peak, Eskom will start implementing Stage 2
loadshedding from 09:00 tomorrow until 22:00.
Eskom
wishes to assure the public that implementing loadshedding is the last resort,
in order to protect the national grid.
This loss
added to breakdowns at the Kriel and the Medupi power stations because of
difficulties experienced during startup.
Eskom
teams are working around the clock to return as many generation units as
possible. The colder weather also means demand for electricity has risen
significantly.
We
therefore urge the public to continue assisting us in managing consumption in
order to reduce the impact of the supply constraints.
Eskom will
communicate should there be any significant changes to the supply situation.
ENDS