Eskom says that the risk of continued load shedding remains high for the rest of the week, with some relief expected ahead of the Easter weekend as more units are brought online.
In a media briefing on Tuesday , chief executive Andre de Ruyter said the heavy rain in KZN combined with system outages had contributed to the latest round of load shedding.
“The outlook, therefore, is that we will face generation constraints going forward. We have therefore welcomed the latest announcement from the Department of Energy to procure more energy capacity.” In addition to the recent bid window announced by the department, de Ruyter said the power utility had started the bid process to begin renewable energy projects on Eskom-owned land. These should also be added to the grid in the next 18-24 months.
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