The City of Cape Town remains unaffected by loadshedding, as Eskom continues its suspension of power cuts for 267 consecutive days.
City of Cape Town power update: Thursday, 19 December 2024
This achievement stems from improvements in the coal-fired generation fleet, reduced reliance on diesel-powered peaking stations, and ongoing planned maintenance under Eskom’s Generation Recovery Plan.
Eskom’s year-to-date Energy Availability Factor (EAF) is holding steady at 62.7%, and unplanned outages remain within manageable levels.
Diesel consumption continues to track below budget, contributing to substantial cost savings and ensuring a reliable electricity supply for Cape Town residents.
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Area faults reported in Cape Town today
Here’s a look at Cape Town area faults reported on Thursday, 19 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.
The City of Cape Town will provide updates on area-specific faults for Thursday, 19 December 2024, later in the day.
