Eskom says the national grid is strained by high demand and inclement weather set to continue until Wednesday. The latest data from Eskom shows the power utility ramped up its use of open cycle gas turbines since Wednesday last week.
“Loadshedding remains suspended, however, the power system is constrained due to ongoing increased planned maintenance and high electricity demand driven by overcast weather conditions nationwide,” said Eskom in a statement published on Friday.
They clarified that the system remains stable and that they have “sufficient emergency reserves in place to manage peak demand”
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