Eskom has confirmed that no loadshedding is forecasted for the week starting Monday, 16 September 2024.
Story Summary:
- Eskom confirmed that loadshedding will remain suspended for the week starting Monday, 16 September 2024.
- The power system continues to improve, with reduced unplanned outages and strong energy availability.
- The likelihood of loadshedding this winter remains low based on Eskom’s current performance and recovery efforts.
- The average electricity demand this week is expected to be around 26,593MW during evening peaks.
Loadshedding outlook for this week: Here’s what to expect
This continues the streak of 173 consecutive days of uninterrupted power supply, reflecting Eskom’s ongoing recovery and structural improvements.
What is the current state of the power system?
Eskom’s power system remains stable and continues to show improvement.
The Generation Operational Recovery Plan has significantly reduced unplanned outages, with an average Energy Availability Factor (EAF) of 63% over the past week.
Eskom has managed to keep its power stations running more efficiently, thanks to planned maintenance and operational enhancements.
Eskom noted, “today’s unplanned outages stand at 12 570MW, which is 430MW lower than the summer 2024 base case,” indicating that the system is functioning well and is on track to meet demand.
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.
The improvements in operational efficiency and reductions in unplanned outages suggest that Eskom is well-positioned to continue providing uninterrupted power supply for the foreseeable future.
Here’s the loadshedding schedule starting Monday, 16 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 16 Sep 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
| Tues 17 Sep 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
| Wed 18 Sep 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
| Thurs 19 Sep 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
| Friday 20 Sep 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
| Sat 21 Sep 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
| Sun 22 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, 13 September 2024, which was 26,593MW during the evening peak.
This figure provides a reasonable estimate for the upcoming week, with similar demand levels anticipated during evening peaks.