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Eskom has announced that Stage 2 loadshedding would be introduced from noon on Friday due to the increase in generation unit breaking down.
The power utility said that this would continue until 22h00.
“This loadshedding has been caused by an increase in plant breakdowns exceeding 3 000MW of capacity. Eskom is working hard to return as many of these generation units to service.”
The power utility said that while five generation units were taken off the grid on Thursday night and Friday morning, a breakdown at the Matimba power station has today resulted in the need for loadshedding.
“Two units at the Arnot Power Station, as well as a unit each at Kendal, Tutuka and Majuba, were taken off the grid last night and this morning removed more than 3 000MW of capacity from the system,’ Eskom said.
It said that the delayed return to service of a generation unit at the Duvha power station has also added significant pressure to the generation system.
“We urge the public to continue reducing electricity usage to help us minimise loadshedding.
This constrained supply situation may persist throughout the weekend.”
