Dreaded load shedding set to return on Wednesday
Updated | By Newswatch
Stage two load shedding will be implemented for the first time this year.
Loadshedding is scheduled to start from 11am until 5am on Monday.
Eskom says this is necessary due to a shortage of generation capacity following breakdowns of two more generating units during the night.
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The power utility's Sikonathi Mantshantsha says a unit each at Kusile and Kendal power stations tripped.
Delays in returning units at Kusile, Tutuka, Duvha, Lethabo and Grootvlei have also contributed to the current supply constraints.
“Total breakdowns amount to 14 994MW while planned maintenance is 4 435MW of capacity as we continue with the reliability maintenance. Three generating units are expected to return to service by this afternoon.”
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