Loadshedding schedule starting Monday, 28 October 2024

Eskom has confirmed that no loadshedding is forecasted for the week starting Monday, 28 October 2024.

Story Summary:

Eskom confirms that loadshedding remains suspended for the week starting Monday, 28 October 2024.
Maintenance work continues, with 6,591 MW under planned maintenance, contributing to the reliability of the power grid.
Operational efficiency remains strong, with unplanned outages significantly lower than anticipated levels.
Demand this week is projected to be manageable within the available generation capacity, ensuring a stable power supply.

Loadshedding outlook for this week: Here’s what to expect

Maintenance activities are ongoing, with planned maintenance at 6,591 MW, aligning with Eskom’s summer maintenance strategy aimed at enhancing reliability for the upcoming winter season.

What is the current state of the power system?

Eskom’s operational performance has shown considerable improvement over the past week, with unplanned outages averaging between 10,000 MW and 11,800 MW.

Current unplanned outages stand at 10,705 MW, 2,295 MW lower than projected levels.

Eskom’s Energy Availability Factor (EAF) averaged 62% last week, supported by top-performing stations like Kusile, Grootvlei, and Majuba, which achieved EAFs above 70%.

“We continue to achieve stability in power supply due to ongoing maintenance and efficient operational management,” Eskom stated.

What is the likelihood of loadshedding this week?

Based on Eskom’s performance and projections, loadshedding remains unlikely this week.

Eskom’s summer outlook, effective until March 2025, indicates a minimal risk of loadshedding, supported by stable power generation and low unplanned outages.

Here’s the loadshedding schedule starting Monday, 28 October 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 28 Oct 24	Suspended*	Suspended*	Suspended*	Suspended*
Tues 29 Oct 24	Suspended*	Suspended*	Suspended*	Suspended*
Wed 30 Oct 24	Suspended*	Suspended*	Suspended*	Suspended*
Thurs 31 Oct 24	Suspended*	Suspended*	Suspended*	Suspended*
Friday 1 Nov 24	Suspended*	Suspended*	Suspended*	Suspended*
Sat 2 Nov 24	Suspended*	Suspended*	Suspended*	Suspended*
Sun 3 Nov 24	Suspended*	Suspended*	Suspended*	Suspended*

*Loadshedding schedule subject to change at short notice. Updated stages are highlighted in bold.

Readers from these metros can check the latest loadshedding schedule below:

What is the average demand expected to be this week?

The peak demand recorded on Friday, 25 October 2024, was forecasted at 26,016 MW.

Eskom’s available generation capacity of 29,273 MW, along with an expected addition of 4,200 MW by Monday evening, places the power system in a stable position to meet this week’s anticipated demand.