Eskom has confirmed that no loadshedding is forecasted for the week starting Monday, 2 September 2024.
Story Summary:
- Eskom confirmed that loadshedding will remain suspended for the week starting Monday, 2 September 2024.
- The power system continues to perform well, with reduced unplanned outages and consistent energy availability.
- The likelihood of loadshedding this week remains low based on the current system performance and maintenance efforts.
- The average electricity demand this week is expected to align with recent trends, around 26,852MW during evening peaks.
Loadshedding outlook for this week: Here’s what to expect
This continues the streak of 159 consecutive days of uninterrupted power supply, reflecting the stability maintained throughout the winter period.
What is the current state of the power system?
Eskom’s power system remains stable and continues to show improvement.
The Generation Operational Recovery Plan has led to significant reductions in unplanned outages, with an average Energy Availability Factor (EAF) of 67% over the past week.
Eskom’s efforts in planned maintenance and strategic use of resources have contributed to this consistent performance.
In simpler terms, Eskom has managed to keep its power plants running more efficiently, leading to fewer unexpected breakdowns and a steady supply of electricity.
As Eskom noted, “today’s (Friday, 30 August 2024) unplanned outages are 5 929MW lower than the winter 2024 forecast.”
What is the likelihood of loadshedding this week?
Given the current performance of Eskom’s power system, the likelihood of loadshedding this week remains low.
The continuous improvements in operational efficiency, coupled with reduced unplanned outages, suggest that Eskom will continue to meet the electricity demand without needing to implement loadshedding.
Here’s the loadshedding schedule starting Monday, 2 September 2024
Here is the official loadshedding schedule:
| Date | 00:00 – 05:00 | 05:00 – 16:00 | 16:00 – 20:00 | 20:00 – 00:00 |
| Mon 2 Sep 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
| Tues 3 Sep 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
| Wed 4 Sep 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
| Thurs 5 Sep 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
| Friday 6 Sep 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
| Sat 7 Sep 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
| Sun 8 Sep 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
Readers from these metros can check the latest loadshedding schedule below:
- City of Johannesburg
- City of Ekurhuleni
- City of Tshwane
- City of Cape Town
- Nelson Mandela Bay
- eThekwini
- Manguang
- Buffalo City
What is the average demand expected to be this week?
The average electricity demand this week is expected to follow recent patterns, particularly the demand noted for Friday, 30 August 2024, which was 26,852MW during the evening peak.
This figure serves as a reasonable estimate for the upcoming week, as demand is likely to remain within a similar range during evening peaks.
