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<\/a><\/p>\nStage 2 load shedding was implemented on Monday morning, following the loss of generating units over the weekend, forcing the power utility to use its water and diesel reserves.<\/p>\n
This was later pushed to stage 4 as conditions worsened due to widespread rain and the flooding of substations.<\/p>\n
Eskom warned that the probability of load-shedding would remain high throughout the coming week due to the shortage of capacity.<\/p>\n
It had lost additional power generation units during the course of the day on Sunday 8 December 2019, which resulted in unplanned breakdowns increasing to 12,000MW by 19h00.<\/p>\n
To cope with the loss of these units, Eskom was forced to increase its reliance on diesel and water at its open-cycle gas turbines and pumped storage schemes.<\/p>\n
\u201cRegrettably, as a result, we have been unable to conserve water and diesel as required to stop or to minimise load-shedding for the coming week,\u201d Eskom said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe remind customers that load-shedding is a responsible act to prevent a national blackout.\u201d<\/p>\n
Load shedding schedules<\/strong><\/p>\n Customers can find their various load shedding schedules on their local metro or municipal websites, where applicable, or from Eskom directly.<\/p>\n For those living in South Africa\u2019s major metros, here is where you can check to see when you will be hit:<\/p>\n For access to other load shedding schedules, Eskom has made them available on\u00a0loadshedding.eskom.co.za.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Smartphone users can also download the app EskomSePush to receive push notifications when load shedding is implemented, as well as the times the area you are in will be off.<\/p>\n\n
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