Eskom has confirmed that no loadshedding is forecasted for the week starting Monday, 23 September 2024.
Story Summary:
- Eskom confirmed that loadshedding will remain suspended for the week starting Monday, 23 September 2024.
- The power system continues to show improvements, with reduced unplanned outages and efficient energy availability.
- The likelihood of loadshedding this week remains low based on Eskom’s operational performance.
- The average electricity demand this week is expected to be around 27,159MW during evening peaks.
Loadshedding outlook for this week: Here’s what to expect
This continues the streak of 180 consecutive days of uninterrupted power supply, reflecting Eskom’s ongoing recovery and structural improvements.
What is the current state of the power system?
Eskom’s power system remains stable, continuing to improve under the Generation Operational Recovery Plan.
The average Energy Availability Factor (EAF) over the past week stood at 60%, with top-performing stations like Kusile, Grootvlei, Majuba, and Lethabo maintaining an EAF above 70%.
This improved performance is a result of ongoing maintenance, collaboration with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and the dedicated efforts of Eskom’s power station teams.
According to Eskom, “today’s unplanned outages stand at 10 916MW, which is 2 084MW lower than the summer 2024 base case,” reflecting a consistent trend of reliability and efficiency.
What is the likelihood of loadshedding this week?
Based on Eskom’s current operational performance and reduced unplanned outages, the likelihood of loadshedding this week remains low. Eskom’s ongoing improvements suggest that they are capable of maintaining a consistent power supply without implementing loadshedding.
Here’s the loadshedding schedule starting Monday, 23 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 23 Sep 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
| Tues 24 Sep 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
| Wed 25 Sep 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
| Thurs 26 Sep 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
| Friday 27 Sep 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
| Sat 28 Sep 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
| Sun 29 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 align with recent patterns, particularly the demand noted for Friday, 20 September 2024, which was 27,159MW during the evening peak.
This estimate provides a reasonable expectation for the upcoming week, with similar demand levels anticipated during evening peaks.
