Eskom scores reprieve in reducing more load shedding

Eskom warned that rolling blackouts could still come this winter.continues to keep the lights on, the parastatal said it has scored some reprieve in reducing more load shedding.

Kusile Unit 5, which was first synchronised to the national grid in December last year, will now begin contributing an extra 800MW to the power grid.“This achievement aligns with our commitment to maximising grid capacity.”Eskom group chief executive Dan Marokane said the utility will continue to focus on implementing operational recovery, strengthening governance and future proofing the organisation to enable energy security.

Eskom explained the duct failure was similar to a chimney, providing a channel for exhausting gases from the power station.load shedding.Meanwhile, Eskom on Friday announced the ongoing suspension of load shedding, which has been in effect for 93 consecutive days.

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