Eskom says, 3,410 MW to return to grid before Monday's evening peak
The utility said that load shedding remains suspended, and they attribute this welcome relief to stable power systems and adequate emergency reserves.
FILE: Eskom's Megawatt Park in Johannesburg. Picture: Eyewitness News
JOHANNESBURG - Good news from Eskom, as they delivered a positive update on the country's power picture.
The utility said that load shedding remains suspended, and they attributed this welcome relief to stable power systems and adequate emergency reserves.
This marks a significant improvement in the country's electricity supply, load shedding had already been suspended for more than 300 days since April last year.
But there was a minor setback in January when the power utility was forced to implement load shedding when two of their best-performing power stations, Matimba and Lethabo, experienced unit failures.
The utility said that one of the most notable achievements was the significant reduction in diesel costs.
Spokesperson Daphne Mokwena: "Year to date, diesel savings have reached R17.25 billion, representing a 58.9% reduction, compared to the R29.27 billion spent during the same period last year. A total of 3,410 megawatts will be returned to service before the evening peak on Monday, 24 February 2025 to further stabilise the grid."