After which Stage Two\u00a0\u00a0rotational loadshedding will be\u00a0implemented until 11pm.<\/p>\n
“We understand the negative impact this will have on our customers, in particular our matriculants, who are writing exams today,” Eskom said in a statement.<\/p>
ALSO READ:\u00a0\u00a0Power woes continue for Germiston residents<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\nHow do the different loadshedding stages work?<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n- Stage One<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nStage one is implemented when Eskom requests a loadshedding range from between 10MW to 300MW.<\/div>\n
\u201cIn this stage areas to be affected are divided into two equal load sizes to accommodate Eskom load reduction needs,\u201d Gadebe said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf the metro schedule has eight areas in a block to be affected , only four of the eight areas may be affected on day one and the other remaining four areas will be affected on day two.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n- Stage Two<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
When stage two is declared, the metro\u2019s schedules are implemented in full.<\/p>\n
If there are eight areas in a block, all eight areas will be affected.<\/p>\n
\n- Stage Three\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
When Eskom\u2019s grid in under severe pressure stage three is implemented.<\/p>\n
\u201cStage three is completely out of the metro\u2019s control and is implemented by Eskom to protect the national grid from collapsing and to avoid a blackout.<\/p>\n
ALSO READ:\u00a0<\/strong>New solution to overcoming power outages<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\nHav<\/strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\nContact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nAlso follow us on:<\/p>\n
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- Stage One<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nStage one is implemented when Eskom requests a loadshedding range from between 10MW to 300MW.<\/div>\n
\u201cIn this stage areas to be affected are divided into two equal load sizes to accommodate Eskom load reduction needs,\u201d Gadebe said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf the metro schedule has eight areas in a block to be affected , only four of the eight areas may be affected on day one and the other remaining four areas will be affected on day two.\u201d<\/p>\n
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- Stage Two<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
When stage two is declared, the metro\u2019s schedules are implemented in full.<\/p>\n
If there are eight areas in a block, all eight areas will be affected.<\/p>\n
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- Stage Three\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
When Eskom\u2019s grid in under severe pressure stage three is implemented.<\/p>\n
\u201cStage three is completely out of the metro\u2019s control and is implemented by Eskom to protect the national grid from collapsing and to avoid a blackout.<\/p>\n
ALSO READ:\u00a0<\/strong>New solution to overcoming power outages<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
\nHav<\/strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n
Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
Also follow us on:<\/p>\n
- Stage Three\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Stage Two<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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