By: Natasha Archary
Stage 6 loadshedding is back, and here to stay until further notice, says Eskom due to the loss of a further two generation units.
On Monday, 04 September, the power utility pushed the country from Stage 4 and 5 to Stage 6 loadshedding overnight, citing that the Lethabo and Matla power stations would need to be shutdown for repairs.
The rolling blackouts that plagued the country for much of the year, will now be a constant battle again, as Eskom has not indicated a timeframe for the completion of the repairs.
In a statement, the state-owned entity said teams were working tirelessly to return generating units to service.
“Breakdowns are currently at 16 210MW of generating capacity, while the capacity out of service for planned maintenance is 5 894MW.
Since yesterday, a generating unit each at Kriel and Medupi power stations was taken offline for repairs. In the same period a generating unit at Arnot, Kendal, Kriel and Lethabo power stations were returned to service.
The delay in returning to service a generating unit each at Hendrina and Tutuka power stations is also contributing to the current capacity constraints.
Eskom teams are working tirelessly to return these generating units to service.”
Eskom says an update will be published should significant changes occur.
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