Eskom can't guarantee no summer #loadshedding

Eskom can't guarantee no summer #loadshedding

Eskom says it cannot guarantee there will not be any loadshedding during the summer months.


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CEO Jabu Mabuza says while we survived the winter, summer poses its own challenges.

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He says the utility is doing everything in its power to avoid blackouts.

"It is important to note that summer generally comes with its own challenges. For example, the higher ambient temperatures and wind directions have a negative impact on some of our plants," said Mabuza.

"The change in customer electricity consumption in summer means a higher all day usage, and not just over the evening peak."

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