Probability of load shedding in SA low this week – Eskom

The probability of load shedding is low this week, despite
a constrained and vulnerable system, Eskom said on
Tuesday.
“There is no load shedding expected today and the
probability of load shedding is low for the week. Eskom
will continue to use emergency reserves to supplement
capacity if necessary over this period,” said the power
utility.
Eskom reminded customers that as the system continues
to be vulnerable, load shedding could be implemented at
short notice if there is a change on the system.
In addition, Eskom’s technical teams will continue to work
over the holiday period to monitor the situation and to
work on reducing unplanned breakdowns to below 9 500
MW to enable the power utility to minimise the risk of load
shedding.
“We continue to ask consumers to reduce demand, as a
concerted collective effort can help to avoid or lessen the
level of load shedding,” it said.
Eskom last implemented Stage 2 load shedding on Friday
ahead of Reconciliation Day, which was commemorated
in KwaZulu-Natal on 16 December 2019.