Eskom has confirmed that no loadshedding is forecasted for the week starting Monday, 9 September 2024.
Story Summary:
- Eskom confirmed that loadshedding will remain suspended for the week starting Monday, 9 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 current operational performance and maintenance efforts.
- The average electricity demand this week is expected to align with recent trends, around 26,345MW during evening peaks.
Loadshedding outlook for this week: Here’s what to expect
This continues 166 consecutive days of uninterrupted power supply since 26 March 2024, further proof of Eskom’s stable performance during the summer period.
What is the current state of the power system?
Eskom’s power system remains stable and continues to improve.
The Generation Operational Recovery Plan has played a significant role in reducing unplanned outages, with an average Energy Availability Factor (EAF) of 66% over the past week.
Eskom has also maintained its focus on planned maintenance to ensure a steady supply of electricity.
To simplify, Eskom has been able to keep more of its power plants running efficiently, reducing unexpected breakdowns.
Eskom stated, “today’s unplanned outages stand at 7 969MW, which is 5 031MW lower than the summer 2024 base case,” showing a positive trend in system reliability.
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.
With continuous improvements in operational efficiency and reduced unplanned outages, Eskom is well-equipped to meet the electricity demand without needing to implement loadshedding.
Here’s the loadshedding schedule starting Monday, 9 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 9 Sep 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
| Tues 10 Sep 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
| Wed 11 Sep 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
| Thurs 12 Sep 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
| Friday 13 Sep 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
| Sat 14 Sep 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
| Sun 15 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 remain consistent with recent trends, particularly the demand noted for Friday, 6 September 2024, which was 26,345MW during the evening peak.
This figure provides a reasonable estimate for the upcoming week, with demand likely to stay within a similar range during evening peaks.