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Eskom Implements Stage 2 Load-Shedding as Units Trip

SOUTH AFRICA
  • ESKOM TO CUT 2,000MW OF POWER FROM 9PM UNTIL 5AM ON TUESDAY
  • "Load shedding is required in order for Eskom to replenish the emergency generation reserves, which have been utilised significantly since the past weekend," the power utility said.
  • From Monday morning, a unit each at the Matla, Kendal, Matimba, Kusile and Grootvlei power stations tripped, while a unit each at Arnot and Hendrina power stations were forced to shut down.
  • "This, in addition to other units that had tripped during the weekend, reduced available generation capacity, forcing Eskom to rely heavily on emergency generation reserves to keep the lights on," it said. - Eskom Twitter
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