Klerksdorp Midweek, Klerksdorp - Eskom says the national grid is strained by high demand and inclement weather set to continue until Wednesday April 9. 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 April 4.
They clarified that the system remains stable and that they have “sufficient emergency reserves in place to manage peak demand”.
“Eskom has spent R3.4 billion on diesel over the past 30 days, representing a 2.1% decrease compared to the previous 30-day period,” Eskom said in their Friday statement. This comes as Eskom continues on its planned maintenance in anticipation of high demand for the coming winter.
The power utility promised to share their winter plans “in due course.”
