The City of Cape Town continues to benefit from Eskom’s sustained suspension of loadshedding, which has now surpassed 253 consecutive days since 26 March 2024.
City of Cape Town power update: Monday, 9 December 2024
Eskom’s latest weekly update highlights ongoing success in improving the performance of its coal-fired fleet and reducing reliance on diesel generators, contributing to consistent energy availability.
Eskom’s year-to-date Energy Availability Factor (EAF) is 62.8%, an improvement from 55.4% during the same period last year.
Unplanned outages have decreased significantly, with today’s total at 11,834MW, reflecting improved operational efficiency.
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Diesel savings now amount to R16.99 billion compared to the same period in 2023.
Eskom also reported an available generation capacity of 27,929MW, sufficient to meet the forecast peak demand of 25,830MW. With 2,600MW of additional capacity expected online by Monday evening, electricity supply remains stable.
Area faults reported in Cape Town today
Here’s a look at Cape Town area faults reported on Monday, 9 December 2024:
- The City of Cape Town publishes the area faults list from 08:30 SAST. Please bookmark this page and refresh it for live updates on areas experiencing unplanned outages.
As of this morning, no area-specific faults have been reported by the City of Cape Town. Residents are encouraged to stay informed through the City’s official communication channels for updates on localized disruptions or scheduled maintenance.
