Power giant, Eskom continues to warn the community that until the utilities generating ability and finances are greatly improved, load shedding is a possibility.<\/p>\n
It has been reported that power shortage are a result of unforeseen technical problems at power stations, depleted water reserves at peaking power stations which use water to generate electricity and depleted diesel reserves to fire up the open-cycle gas turbines.<\/p>
On Tuesday, the company released its interim report, which painted a bleak picture of supply problems that will last well into March of next year, as it battles with limited finances and fuel shortages.<\/p>\n
Eskom says the grid remains under severe pressure and it will implement load shedding as and when necessary.<\/p>
The company continued to say that it is facing the crisis of trying to balance high electricity demand with maintaining its aging generating plants.<\/p>\n
Eskom CEO Tshediso Matona said, “Load shedding during this maintenance is inevitable.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen we do load shedding, it’s out of responsibility to prevent a total blackout.\u201d<\/p>\n
He went on to explain that load shedding is necessary to prevent a total blackout.<\/p>\n
Eskom concedes it needs new plants online to stabilise the situation.<\/p>\n
Eskom calls on consumers to urgently switch off geysers, air conditioners, pool pumps and all non-essential appliances throughout the day to limit the impact of rotational load shedding.<\/p>\n
Eskom\u2019s load shedding schedules are available for Eskom direct customers on our website (http:\/\/loadshedding.eskom.co.za\/).<\/p>\n
Customers can also contact our call centre 0860 037 566 for additional information.<\/p>\n
Load shedding schedules will only be utilised for the duration of the constraint and Eskom will provide regular updates on the status of the power system.<\/p>\n
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