State-owned power utility Eskom has warned that power supply is expected to be tight ‘until the weekend’ following unplanned breakdowns at several power stations on Tuesday (23 June).<\/p>\n
“Eskom appeals to the public to reduce electricity consumption as the generation system is severely constrained. We have unexpectedly lost four large units to unplanned breakdowns, while the return to service of another two generation units have been delayed.<\/p>\n
“The breakdowns happened to a unit at Kendal, Majuba and Lethabo power stations. Furthermore, a unit at Duvha and Tutuka power stations, have not returned to service as expected.<\/p>\n
“A further Kendal unit was taken off due to technical difficulties and to address emissions,” it said.<\/p>\n
Eskom said it had 31,000MW available total capacity to meet demand on Tuesday. Spokesperson for the group, Sikonathi Mantshantsha, said that total demand reached 32,030 MW.<\/p>\n
\nFeedback from Evening Peak 23\/06\/2020. Demand Forecast: 31 740 MW, Peak in Peak sent out: 31 893 MW (17:59), Total demand: 32 030 MW.
\nNumber of @Eskom_SA<\/a> OCGT’s Used: 13. Number of IPP OCGT’s Used:6
\nRenewable Generation: 613 MW
\nWind 476 MW,
\nCSP 137 MW<\/p>\n\u2014 SikonathiMantshantsh (@SikonathiM) June 23, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n