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Eskom sneaks a Stage 1 in

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Eskom implemented stage 1 load shedding at 16:03 today, which is likely to continue until 22:00 this evening. This is due to a shortage of generation capacity as several units are currently out of service due to maintenance and increased demand.

The electricity system remains significantly constrained today and for the rest of the week. This means that the risk of load shedding is very high during evening peak. We therefore request that South Africans continue to use electricity sparingly and make this a lifestyle as we are managing a very tight system. Eskom will provide regular updates on the status of the power system through all the media platforms.

Eskom calls on all South Africans to pull together over the next few months and use electricity sparingly. Homeowners and businesses can do so with just four steps: first, switching off geysers and pool pumps; second, switching off non-essential lights; third, efficient use of air-conditioners by keeping the room temperature at 23?C; and finally, responding to the alerts on TV each evening.

Commercial customers, particularly shopping centres and office blocks, can also make a big difference by switching off non-essential lights and not leaving office equipment such as photocopiers and computers in standby mode after hours.

Click on each of the links below to download the different load shedding stages from 30 March to 5 July 2015:

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Based on Eskom’s outlook, it certainly looks like we can expect mild to severe load shedding every day this week as demand is forecast to exceed supply every day until Sunday. Expect Sunday to be a load shedding day as well – just to keep you praying!

The outlook for this week:

  • Today (Monday 11 May): The capacity available to meet this evening’s peak demand is 32 563 MW (including open cycle gas turbines) while demand is forecast 32 802 MW. Current planned maintenance stands at 6 322 MW. Unplanned outages are 4 641 MW.
  • Tuesday (12 May): The capacity available to meet tomorrow’s evening peak demand is 29 563 MW (including open cycle gas turbines) while demand is forecast 32 521 MW.
  • Wednesday (13 May): The capacity available to meet that evening’s peak demand is 29 753 MW (including open cycle gas turbines) while demand is forecast 32 329 MW.
  • Thursday (14 May): The capacity available to meet that evening’s peak demand is 29 753 MW (including open cycle gas turbines) while demand is forecast 32 456 MW.
  • Friday (15 May): The capacity available to meet that evening’s peak demand is 30 678 MW (including open cycle gas turbines) while demand is forecast 31 362 MW.
  • Saturday (16 May): The capacity available to meet that evening’s peak demand is 30 588 MW (including open cycle gas turbines) while demand is forecast 30 613 MW.
  • Sunday (17 May): The capacity available to meet that evening’s peak demand is 30 588 MW (including open cycle gas turbines) while demand is forecast 30 419 MW.
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