Eskom implements stage 2 load shedding to build up reserves
With the country’s power supply remaining under pressure‚ Eskom has implemented stage 2 load shedding which is expected to continue till 10pm on Sunday in order to build up reserves for the ensuing week. “The power system is currently constrained and under pressure because of a shortage of generating capacity as some of our power stations’ units are currently on maintenance‚” the power utility said in a statement.It added that the day would also be utilised to build reserves for the coming week.“Eskom would like to assure customers that load shedding is implemented as a necessary measure to protect the power system and to ensure that maintenance is carried out in order to guarantee that our supply of electricity can be maintained in the long term.“Any unexpected changes on the vulnerable and constrained power system could lead to a change in the load shedding stage at short notice.“As we are currently experiencing cold weather conditions across the country‚ we urge electricity users to consider energy efficient ways of keeping warm‚” Eskom said...
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