Electricity supply in the City of Cape Town remains uninterrupted, with loadshedding continuing to be suspended for 255 consecutive days since 26 March 2024.
City of Cape Town power update: Wednesday, 11 December 2024
This stability is a result of Eskom’s ongoing efforts under its Generation Recovery Plan, which has improved coal fleet performance and reduced unplanned outages.
Eskom has maintained a year-to-date Energy Availability Factor (EAF) of 62.8%, up from 55.4% during the same period in 2023. Unplanned outages are reported at 11,834MW, contributing to consistent electricity availability.
Diesel usage remains significantly reduced, saving R16.99 billion year-on-year, with usage staying within budget limits.
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Eskom’s available generation capacity of 27,929MW is sufficient to meet today’s peak demand forecast, ensuring continued reliability for the City of Cape Town.
Area faults reported in Cape Town today
Here’s a look at Cape Town area faults reported on Wednesday, 11 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.
No area-specific power faults have been reported in Cape Town as of this morning. Updates on maintenance activities or localised outages will be provided as new information becomes available.
