Loadsheddingupdate: 💡Eskom makes a dramatic turn ↩️ implements higher stages of load shedding this weekend☃️
“Breakdowns have increased to 15 388MW of generating capacity, while the generating capacity out of service for planned maintenance has increased to 7 169MW. Over the past 24 hours two generation units were returned to service at Lethabo and Medupi power stations.
“In the same period, a generating unit each at Hendrina, Matimba and two units at Matla power stations were taken offline for repairs. The delays in returning a unit to service at Camden, Kriel and Tutuka power stations have contributed to the capacity constraints,” Mngomezulu.to continue using electricity sparingly and efficiently in helping to alleviate the pressure on the power system.
Speaking at a Nedbank ‘changing times’ webinar, political and trend analyst JP Landman said the energy system and Eskom, as the main generator of electricity, will not survive in their present format. “Load shedding will be over by the end of next year,” he said, reiterating his forecast of August last year.
The “gatvol” factor and the negative destructive effect of load shedding is pushing the country very fast on its energy revolution journey. SA will see investments of around R1.5 trillion in energy alone over the next five to six years,
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