Evening peak constraints could trigger load shedding

• Published date: 09 May 2022
• Publication title: South African Official News

Eskom has warned that it could implement load shedding at short notice if it experiences any more challenges at its generation units.

The power utility suspended load shedding on Saturday afternoon following at least five days of continuous load shedding last week.

'While the power system has recovered sufficiently to fully meet the demand during the day, Eskom would like to caution the public that load shedding might be required at short notice during the evening peaks, should there be further breakdowns in current available capacity,' Eskom said on Monday.

The power utility said it expects at least two units to return to service by this evening, which will increase its capacity and assist in managing the evening peak.

'Should any of these units fail to return as expected, the power system will be severely constrained, presenting an increased probability of load shedding at short notice. The return to service of a generation unit each at Matimba and Lethabo, as well as two units each at Hendrina and three at Tutuka power stations have been delayed...