Stages 3 and 4 load-shedding until further notice
Eskom has ramped up load-shedding to stages 3 and 4 to preserve its emergency reserves. The power utility said reduced generation capacity and high sustained demand for electricity (about 33,000MW) has required the extensive use of open-cycle gas turbines (OCGTs) and pump-storage generation over the past 36 hours. On Monday, Eskom pushed load-shedding to stage 4 as demand shot up due to the icy weather. “Stage 4 load-shedding will be […]
