Eskom said on Wednesday it will implement stage 1 load shedding from 17:00, which will likely continue until 22:00.<\/p>\n
It said the power system was constrained but stable for most of the day, thus enabling Eskom to perform maintenance without the need for load shedding.<\/p>\n
“However, due to increased electricity demand and a shortage of generation capacity due to power station units being on maintenance, Eskom will implement stage 1 load shedding from 17:00.”<\/p>\n
The utility warned that any unexpected changes on the vulnerable and constrained power system could lead to a change in the load shedding stage at short notice.<\/p>\n
As the cold weather is contributing to the increased demand on the grid, Eskom urged electricity users to consider energy efficient ways of keeping warm.<\/p>\n
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