Eskom has confirmed that there will be no loadshedding for the weekend starting Friday, 30 August 2024.
Story Summary:
- Eskom confirmed that loadshedding will remain suspended for the weekend starting Friday, 30 August 2024.
- The power system continues to perform well, with reduced unplanned outages and efficient energy availability.
- The likelihood of loadshedding this winter remains low, based on current power system performance and Eskom’s ongoing efforts.
Weekend loadshedding schedule starting Friday, 30 August 2024
This continues a 156-day streak of uninterrupted power supply, maintaining stability throughout the winter period.
Here’s a look at the provisional weekend loadshedding schedule starting Friday, 30 August 2024:
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| Date | 05:00 – 16:00 | 16:00 – 20:00 | 20:00 – 00:00 | 00:00 – 05:00 |
| Fri 30 Aug 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
| Sat 31 Aug 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
| Sun 1 Sep 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
What is the state of the power system?
Eskom’s power system remains stable and continues to show improvement.
The ongoing Generation Operational Recovery Plan has led to a significant reduction in unplanned outages, with an average Energy Availability Factor (EAF) of 67% over the past week.
Eskom’s focus on planned maintenance and the strategic use of resources has 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.
According to Eskom:
“Today’s unplanned outages are 5 929MW lower than the winter 2024 forecast,” which is a positive sign for the system’s reliability.
Will Eskom implement loadshedding this winter?
Based on the current performance of Eskom’s power system, the likelihood of loadshedding this winter remains low.
The continuous improvements in operational efficiency, coupled with reduced unplanned outages, suggest that Eskom will be able to meet the electricity demand without resorting to loadshedding.
