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Eskom Warns of High Risk of Loadshedding

Monday, 24 March 2025: Eskom has issued an urgent alert regarding a high risk of loadshedding at short notice this evening due to several generation unit breakdowns. Over the past 12 hours, six generation units have been taken offline, placing severe strain on the power system and requiring the use of emergency reserves. If an…

Monday, 24 March 2025: Eskom has issued an urgent alert regarding a high risk of loadshedding at short notice this evening due to several generation unit breakdowns. Over the past 12 hours, six generation units have been taken offline, placing severe strain on the power system and requiring the use of emergency reserves.

If an additional 800MW is lost, Eskom will be compelled to implement Stage 2 loadshedding at short notice. Efforts are underway to return seven generation units to service between the evening peak and Tuesday evening. Our teams are closely monitoring the situation, and further updates will be provided at 22:00 or earlier if necessary.

Courtesy of Eskom

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