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Eskom warned that there is a high probability of loss of load on Thursday night should it lose more capacity.
The power producer urged the public to cut down on electricity use to help it get past the peak at night, as the power system is severely restricted.
He said the capacity shortage has been caused by the loss of multiple generation units and high head losses.
The losses are in addition to generation units that are already under planned maintenance, Eskom said.
It currently has 7,532MW in planned maintenance, while another 10,853MW of capacity is out of unplanned maintenance.
“Eskom teams are working around the clock to bring as many of these units back into service as soon as possible,” he said.
“We urge the people of South Africa to continue to use electricity sparingly to help Eskom reduce the risk of loss of charge.”
Eskom statement
Eskom urges the public to reduce electricity use as the system is severely restricted, with a high probability of loss of charge.@ News24 @SABCNews @NewzroomAfrika @NCA @IOL @ewnupdates @SundayTimesZA @SowetanLIVE pic.twitter.com/BMArYD2cu3
– Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) December 10, 2020
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