Johannesburg - One of the Medupi's six 800MW units will not meet its deadline to deliver power to the grid by the end of the year, Eskom said on Monday.
“Eskom has confirmed that the December 2013 target date is unlikely to be met. A more realistic target for the first synchronisation of Unit Six to the grid is the second half of 2014,” the state power utility said in a statement.
This was because of technical problems.
“Eskom earlier communicated that critical technical challenges need to be resolved in order for Unit Six to begin producing power.”
“These technical challenges relate to the welding on the boilers, and the control and instrumentation systems for the units. In addition are the ongoing labour challenges.” - Sapa