Eskom: No power cuts planned

Published Aug 2, 2015

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Cape Town – No load shedding has been scheduled for Sunday, Eskom said.

“The power system is currently stable, enabling Eskom to perform maintenance without load shedding,” the power utility said in a statement.

However, as a result of increased electricity demand in the evening and some power stations’ units being on maintenance, the power system was expected to be constrained during the evening peak period (5pm to 9pm).

“As we are currently experiencing cold weather conditions across the country, we urge electricity users to consider energy efficient ways of keeping warm.

“In winter the electricity demand peaks in the morning and evening as more electricity is used during these times.

“We appeal to all our customers to continue to reduce their electricity usage throughout the day but to be aware of the need to save more during the peak periods from [6am to 10am and 5pm to 9pm].”

ANA

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