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Easing Power Cuts Ahead
Eskom brings a measure of relief as it scales down load-shedding from stage 5 to alternating between stages 3 and 4 in the upcoming days.
Improvements Lead to Reduction:
- Boosted Reserves: Successful replenishment of emergency reserves, following the return of five generating units, enables the adjustment.
- Current Outages: As of Monday afternoon [12 February 2024], unplanned outages dropped to 14,579MW, with maintenance outages at 7,316MW.
- Peak Demand Insight: Monday’s evening peak demand is forecasted at 26,902MW.
Detailed Timetable:
- Stage 3 Timing: From 05:00 to 16:00 on Tuesday.
- Stage 4 Timing: From 16:00 Tuesday to 05:00 Wednesday.
- Daily Pattern: This stage 3 and 4 rotation will continue daily until further notice.
Ongoing Efforts:
- Diligent Work: Eskom’s teams are focused on bringing more units online.
- Capacity Recovery: An additional 2,150MW is expected to be operational by Wednesday, 14 February 2024.
Eskom’s latest announcement offers a glimmer of hope in the ongoing struggle with load-shedding, showcasing efforts to stabilize the power supply amidst challenging conditions.
Accessing Load Shedding Schedules
We are pleased to inform you that accessing load shedding schedules tailored to your specific area is now simplified, thanks to Loadshedding.com.
How to Access the Schedule:
- Visit Load shedding Schedule.
- Enter your suburb name to view the schedule for upcoming days.
If you’re uncertain about your suburb’s name, kindly refer to Eskom’s Loadshedding Site for assistance.
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