insert_link South Africa Eskom says its generation recovery plan continues to deliver efficiencies To South Africa, where Eskom says its generation recovery plan continues to deliver efficiencies, with an approximate reduction of over nine-billion-rand in open-cycle gas turbines diesel expenditure from 1 April to 25 July, compared to the same period last year. Eskom’s spokesperson Daphne Mokwena says the power utility's strategic use of peaking stations, including pumped storage and gas turbines, remains key in managing electricity demand during peak times, particularly during […] todayJuly 29, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa Stage 3 load-shedding implemented by Eskom despite the return of generation capacity Eskom says stage 3 load-shedding was in effect from yesterday afternoon until 5 AM this morning, despite the return of three-thousand-200 megawatts of generating capacity. It attributes the decision to necessary planned maintenance, and setbacks. Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena urges the public to use electricity efficiently to alleviate system pressure. todayJanuary 18, 2024 15