Eskom will implement stage 1 load shedding from 6am until 10pm‚ the power utility said in a statement on Friday.
Eskom said this was due to a shortage of generating capacity as several units are currently out of service for maintenance.
The power utility asked all customers to use electricity sparingly and to urgently switch off geysers‚ air conditioners‚ pool pumps and all non-essential appliances throughout the day.
“Commercial customers can also make a big difference by switching off non-essential lights and not leaving office equipment such as photocopiers and computers in standby mode after hours‚” the power utility said.
Eskom said that it is important to note that it implements load shedding as a necessary measure to protect the power system and to ensure that maintenance is carried out in order to guarantee that a reliable supply of electricity can be maintained in the long term.
Eskom starts the weekend with load shedding
Eskom will implement stage 1 load shedding from 6am until 10pm‚ the power utility said in a statement on Friday.
Eskom said this was due to a shortage of generating capacity as several units are currently out of service for maintenance.
The power utility asked all customers to use electricity sparingly and to urgently switch off geysers‚ air conditioners‚ pool pumps and all non-essential appliances throughout the day.
“Commercial customers can also make a big difference by switching off non-essential lights and not leaving office equipment such as photocopiers and computers in standby mode after hours‚” the power utility said.
Eskom said that it is important to note that it implements load shedding as a necessary measure to protect the power system and to ensure that maintenance is carried out in order to guarantee that a reliable supply of electricity can be maintained in the long term.
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