Power system remains constrained

As the power generation system remains constrained and vulnerable, the possibility of load shedding still remains, says Eskom.

“During peak hours we are utilising emergency generation reserves to supplement supply, and [we] may have to implement load shedding at short notice should the power generation system deteriorate,” said the power utility in a statement on Tuesday.

Unplanned breakdowns or outages were at 10 639MW as of Tuesday afternoon while as at planned maintenance outages were at 5 101MW.

The power utility has urged South Africans to cooperate in managing electricity consumption with care to help minimise load shedding.

Customers have been requested to continue to use electricity sparingly.