More load shedding is expected as a result of more generating unit losses and generators returning to service later than expected, according to an Eskom statement posted on Sunday.
Load shedding is used solely as a last option to preserve the national grid, according to Eskom.
“Over the past 24 hours, the loss of four additional generation units at Matla, Tutuka, Duvha, and Arnot power stations, compounded by the delay in units returning to service at Camden, Matla, Grootvlei, and Tutuka power stations, has unfortunately necessitated the implementation of load shedding,” the power utility said.
“The power grid remains vulnerable, and Eskom is compelled to impose load shedding in order to manage and replenish emergency generating stocks, on which it has relied to deliver energy this week.”
A generating unit at each of the Camden, Komati, and Arnot power plants has been back in operation since Friday afternoon.
Eskom has 5,474MW of capacity scheduled for repair, with another 17,018MW of power unavailable owing to breakdowns.
“Over the past 24 hours, the loss of four additional generation units at Matla, Tutuka, Duvha, and Arnot power stations, compounded by the delay in units returning to service at Camden, Matla, Grootvlei, and Tutuka power stations, has unfortunately necessitated the implementation of load shedding,” the power utility said.
“The power grid remains vulnerable, and Eskom is compelled to impose load shedding in order to manage and replenish emergency generating stocks, on which it has relied to deliver energy this week.”
A generating unit at each of the Camden, Komati, and Arnot power plants has been back in operation since Friday afternoon.
Eskom has 5 474MW of capacity scheduled for repair, with another 17 018MW of power unavailable owing to breakdowns.
