Eskom has confirmed that there will be no loadshedding for the weekend starting Friday, 23 August 2024.
Story Summary:
- Eskom has confirmed that loadshedding will remain suspended for the weekend starting Friday, 23 August 2024.
- Eskom’s power system continues to show improvement, with reduced unplanned outages and efficient energy availability.
- The likelihood of loadshedding this winter remains low based on the current power system performance and ongoing maintenance.
Weekend loadshedding schedule starting Friday, 23 August 2024
This continues the streak of 149 consecutive days of uninterrupted power supply since 26 March 2024, and Eskom has successfully maintained this stability throughout the winter period.
Here’s a look at the provisional weekend loadshedding schedule starting Friday, 23 August 2024:
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| Date | 05:00 – 16:00 | 16:00 – 20:00 | 20:00 – 00:00 | 00:00 – 05:00 |
| Fri 23 Aug 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
| Sat 24 Aug 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
| Sun 25 Aug 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
What is the state of the power system?
Eskom’s power system is currently stable and improving, thanks to the ongoing Generation Operational Recovery Plan.
This plan has significantly reduced unplanned outages, with the average Energy Availability Factor (EAF) reaching 68% over the past week.
Eskom’s efforts to maintain and enhance the reliability of its power stations have paid off, resulting in fewer unexpected breakdowns and a more consistent supply of electricity.
According to Eskom, “today’s unplanned outages are 5 018MW lower than the winter 2024 forecast,” indicating that the system is performing better than expected.
The continued use of peaking stations and reduced diesel consumption have also contributed to this stability.
Will Eskom implement loadshedding this winter?
Based on the current performance of Eskom’s power system, it is unlikely that loadshedding will be implemented this winter.
The ongoing improvements in operational efficiency, coupled with reduced unplanned outages, suggest that Eskom can continue to meet the electricity demand without resorting to loadshedding.
The winter forecast had anticipated possible loadshedding up to Stage 2, but with the current stability, this seems increasingly unlikely.
