Loadshedding situation report for Saturday, 1 February 2025
Eskom has indicated that it will reassess the situation on Sunday, and will announce whether loadshedding will continue into next week or if a lower stage will be implemented.
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Eskom warns SA to expect Stage 4 loadshedding at short notice this weekend
Eskom has warned that Stage 4 loadshedding may return this weekend due to major unit failures and depleted reserves.
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Eskom confirms loadshedding is highly likely this weekend
Eskom CEO Dan Morakane has confirmed that South Africa is at high risk of loadshedding this weekend after two major unit failures.
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Eskom on course to achieve 300 days of zero loadshedding
Eskom’s stable grid reaches new heights as South Africa nears 300 days of zero loadshedding. Here’s what this means for winter.
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Loadshedding in Cape Town: Live schedule updates for January 2025
Cape Town’s innovative energy strategies and ongoing challenges with loadshedding reveal a complex battle for stable and sustainable power in 2025.
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Eskom loadshedding schedule: Live updates for January 2025
South Africa’s power system faces a critical test in January 2025, with loadshedding concerns looming despite Eskom’s recent operational gains.
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Eskom power update for the week starting Monday, 23 December 2024
Loadshedding remains highly unlikely this week as Eskom’s Energy Availability Factor (EAF) averaged 57.4% over the past week and 62.54% year-to-date.
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City of Cape Town power update for Monday, 23 December 2024
Here’s a look at the latest City of Cape Town power update for Monday.
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City of Cape Town power update for Friday, 20 December 2024
Stay informed with the latest City of Cape Town power update right here.
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City of Cape Town power update for Thursday, 19 December 2024
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City of Cape Town power update for Wednesday, 18 December 2024
Here’s a look at the latest City of Cape Town power update for Wednesday.
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Here’s a real ‘Janu-worry’: Experts warn loadshedding could return in the new year
Experts warn that the stability witnessed during the summer months may falter under the pressure of increased energy consumption in January.
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City of Cape Town power update for Tuesday, 17 December 2024
Here’s a look at the latest City of Cape Town power update for Tuesday.
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City of Cape Town power update for Monday, 16 December 2024
Here’s a look at the latest City of Cape Town power update for Monday.
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Eskom power update for the week starting Monday, 16 December 2024
With a peak demand forecast of 25,830MW and an available generation capacity of 27,929MW for this week, Eskom is well-equipped to meet electricity needs.
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Eskom power update for the weekend starting Friday, 13 December 2024
Eskom celebrates 261 days of uninterrupted power supply, with ongoing maintenance and reduced outages ensuring grid stability. Find out the latest updates.
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Matla Power Station incident injures nine, no impact on loadshedding outlook
Eskom reported that technical teams began inspecting the site at first light on Friday to determine the extent of the damage and plan the necessary repairs.
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City of Cape Town power update for Friday, 13 December 2024
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City of Cape Town power update for Thursday, 12 December 2024
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City of Cape Town power update for Wednesday, 11 December 2024
Here’s a look at the latest City of Cape Town power update for Wednesday.
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City of Cape Town power update for Tuesday, 10 December 2024
Here’s a look at the latest City of Cape Town power update for Tuesday.
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City of Cape Town power update for Monday, 9 December 2024
Here’s a look at the latest City of Cape Town power update for Monday.
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Eskom power update for the week starting Monday, 9 December 2024
With a peak demand forecast of 25,830MW and an available generation capacity of 27,929MW for this week, Eskom is well-equipped to meet electricity needs.
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City of Cape Town power update for Friday, 6 December 2024
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City of Cape Town power update for Thursday, 5 December 2024
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City of Cape Town power update for Wednesday, 4 December 2024
Here’s a look at the latest City of Cape Town power update for Wednesday.
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City of Cape Town power update for Tuesday, 3 December 2024
Here’s a look at the latest City of Cape Town power update for Tuesday.
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City of Cape Town power update for Monday, 2 December 2024
Here’s a look at the latest City of Cape Town power update for Monday.
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Eskom power update for the week starting Monday, 2 December 2024
Top-performing stations, including Medupi and Kusile, achieved over 70% EAF.
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Eskom power update for the weekend starting Friday, 29 November 2024
Eskom’s operational efficiency is bolstered by reduced unplanned outages, which have dropped to 9,672MW—3,168MW lower than the summer 2024 base case.