Whereas deliberate upkeep continues, Eskom has assured the general public of a secure energy system.
“Prior to now 24 hours a complete of three 320MW of technology capability has been restored, making certain a secure energy system with sufficient provide to satisfy the lengthy weekend’s demand.
“Emergency reserves are satisfactory and might be strategically utilised when essential to handle peak demand,” Eskom mentioned.
Elevated winter demand
In an announcement, the ability utility mentioned that deliberate upkeep continues to make sure system readiness for elevated winter demand, to satisfy regulatory necessities and to make sure environmental compliance.
“12 months-to-date (1 to 24 April 2025), 7 164MW of the technology capability has been beneath deliberate upkeep, on common.
“This equates to fifteen.32% of technology capability, marking a 3.8% improve in comparison with the identical interval final yr.
The Unplanned Capability Loss Issue (UCLF), or unplanned outages, for the monetary year-to-date (1 to 24 April 2025), stands at 27.82%, bettering by ~2.1% from 29.89% achieved in the identical interval final yr,” it mentioned.
“A complete of 4 058MW might be returned to service earlier than the night peak on Tuesday, 29 April 2025, to additional stabilise the grid,” it mentioned.
This as the ability utility applied Stage 2 load shedding final Thursday afternoon.
“Whereas load shedding stays suspended and electrical energy demand continues to rise, Eskom urges the general public to assist stop transformer overloads and associated gear failures, which can lead to explosions and extended outages.
“This may be achieved by avoiding unlawful connections, buying electrical energy solely from Eskom-accredited distributors and making certain that prospects take accountability for regularising their electrical energy utilization.”
It additional added that from 18 to 24 April 2025, common unplanned outages lowered to 13 430MW, displaying an enchancment of 472MW in comparison with the identical interval final yr. 12 months-to-date (1 to 24 April 2025) common unplanned outages stand at 13 243MW.
12 months-to-date (1 to 24 April 2025), Eskom spent roughly R2.19 billion on gasoline for the Open-Cycle Gasoline Generators (OCGTs) fleet, producing 372.05GWh. That is increased than the 149.9GWh generated throughout the identical interval final yr.
“That is anticipated to lower as upkeep actions start to decelerate within the winter interval,” it mentioned.
Eskom additional inspired eligible households to register totally free primary electrical energy with their native municipalities whereas including that any criminality impacting its infrastructure must be reported to the Eskom Crime Line at 0800 112 722 or through WhatsApp on 081 333 3323.
“With the winter interval setting in, Eskom requests the general public to proceed to make use of electrical energy effectively.”
Eskom is scheduled to announce its winter outlook on 5 Might 2025.
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