Power utility Eskom has warned that its grid is severely constrained and that it is currently using emergency resources to keep the lights on.<\/p>\n
The risk of load shedding remains, it said.<\/p>\n
Eskom said that it has experienced unplanned breakdowns on its network above 12,000MW, with the group’s ‘load-shedding free’ plan targeting no breakdowns above 9,500MW.<\/p>\n
Any move over 9,500MW requires the use of emergency power resources, it said, which involves using diesel and pumped water storage generation at high rates.<\/p>\n
“There is an increased probability of load shedding if the supply constraints are sustained for a long duration,” Eskom said.<\/p>\n
Notably, the power utility said that the extended use of diesel and pumped water storage this week has also led to a decline in the level of reserves available.<\/p>\n
“Concerted effort is being made to replenish these reserves,” it said.<\/p>\n
The group said it will provide updates as the day continues, but said consumers should check their load shedding schedules<\/a><\/strong> with their respective municipalities.<\/p>\n
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