Eskom suspends load shedding after recovering generation capacity

Eskom suspends load shedding after recovering generation capacity! Eskom suspended load shedding at midnight.

This follows the recovery of approximately 2,015 megawatts of generation capacity, an expected decline in electricity demand, and sufficient emergency reserves.

Eskom suspends load shedding

The power utility’s Daphne Mokwena: “Planned maintenance continues to ensure system readiness for increased winter demand, to meet regulatory requirements, and to ensure environmental compliance.

“Our team remains committed to restoring approximately 6,000MW to service by next Tuesday.”

Eskom made a sudden announcement on Thursday, that stage 2 load shedding would be implemented from 4PM to 5AM on Friday morning.

It said that higher-than-expected electricity demand, the loss of generation units, and extensive planned maintenance had placed strain on the system.

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