Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented at 16:00 until 20:00. Thereafter, Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented until 05:00 on Thursday.
Wednesday, 06 March 2024: Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented at 16:00 today, as previously communicated. At 20:00 Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented until 05:00 on Thursday. Thereafter Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented until 20:00, followed by Stage 4 loadshedding until 05:00 on Friday. This alternating pattern of Stage 2 loadshedding and Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented until further notice because of the delay to return to service three generating units and the need to replenish emergency reserves. Please refer to the table below for the loadshedding schedule:
Eskom will closely monitor the power system and provide an update for the weekend on Friday afternoon.
Unplanned outages account for 16 193MW of generating capacity, while the capacity out of service for planned maintenance has reduced to 6 171MW.
Eskom Power Station General Managers and their teams continue to work diligently to ensure that additional generating capacity is recovered by bringing units on unplanned outages, and planned maintenance back to service.
A total of 2 100MW of generating capacity is anticipated to be returned to service by Friday.
Eskom’s evening peak demand tonight is 27 144MW.
We would like to thank those who do heed the call to use electricity sparingly and efficiently, including switching off geysers and pool pumps from 17:00 to 21:00 or when the load is limited. This lowers demand and helps in alleviating the pressure on the power system, contributing to lower stages of loadshedding.
ENDS
