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The Loadshedding Moving Target Finds ‘NEW’ Movement

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South Africans have become accustomed to consulting the various load shedding Apps in order to be informed about their next bout of ‘everlasting darkness’.

Now, just as we have become accustomed to the schedules and the likely times Eskom has introduced a new movement to the moving target which will now see load shedding this week varying between Stage 3 and 5.

Just like the frog in the blender the speed and frequency seems to increase every time that we get used to a schedule. The trick will be to recognise just when those whirling blades have been increased so much that our toenails are being lost to them…

Hopefully at that time we will be able to afford Solar PV!

State power utility Eskom is expected to implement Stage 3 and 5 load shedding until Wednesday evening.

Stage 3 will be implemented between 5am and 4pm, with Stage 5 following between 4pm and 5am.

On Monday afternoon, the power utility said unplanned breakdowns amounted to the unavailability of some 14 940MW of generating capacity, with a further 7 215MW out due to maintenance.

Eskom said although a generation unit was returned to service at Lethabo and Matimba power stations, respectively, since Sunday, breakdowns and delays in return to service have caused further strain on the power grid.

“In the same period, two generating units at Kriel Power Station and a generating unit at Kendal Power Station were taken offline for repairs. The delays in returning a unit to service at Camden, Lethabo, Kriel, Medupi and Tutuka power stations have contributed to the capacity constraints.

“Further, the expected increase in demand after the Easter weekend will put additional strain on the power generation system and may require an increase in the stage of load shedding at short notice.

“We thank all South Africans who continue using electricity sparingly and efficiently in helping to alleviate the pressure on the power system,” Eskom said.

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Alan Straton

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Passionate about Port Elizabeth and definitely NOT packing for Perth. Alan's ethos is epitomised in the words of Nelson Mandela; "I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the idea of a democratic and free society. If need be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die." See more articles by Alan.