Eskom implements Stage 5 load-shedding indefinitely
Eskom has escalated the level of load-shedding to Stage 5 indefinitely.
The previous plan had been to move South Africa down to Stage 2 load-shedding on Sunday, but due to further complications, this no longer seems likely.
“Due to unusually high demand and the breakdown of a generating unit each at Hendrina, Kendal and Kriel power stations, load-shedding has unfortunately been escalated to Stage 5 until further notice,” said Eskom in a tweet.
The energy provider added that Koeberg Unit 1 has been taken offline this morning for planned refuelling and routine maintenance, which adds to the amount of unavailable power.
“Eskom will give a full update in due course,” said the power utility.
2/2 Koeberg Unit 1 has been taken offline this morning for planned refuelling and routine maintenance.
Eskom will give a full update in due course.— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) December 10, 2022
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