Eskom's systems remain stable despite high winter demand
The utility has seen a significant period of uninterrupted supply, with no load shedding implemented since May this year.
Picture: Eskom Megawatt Park
JOHANNESBURG - Power utility Eskom has reported continued stability on its systems, which has resulted in an ability to effectively meet the winter period demand.
The utility has seen a significant period of uninterrupted supply, with no load shedding implemented since May this year.
It attributes the improvements to ongoing efforts under its generation recovery plan, which aims to enhance plant performance and ensure long-term energy security.
Some of the key highlights from the power utility's latest report include a notable absence of load shedding for nearly two months.
This also includes reduced planned maintenance, allowing for more generation capacity to remain online as well as improved energy availability.
Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena said that while load shedding remains suspended and electricity demand continues to rise during the winter period; the public must avoid illegal connections and energy theft.
“The winter outlook published on 5 May 2025, covering the period ending 31st August 2025, remains valid. It indicates that load shedding will not be necessary if unplanned outages stay below 13,000MW, if outages rise to 15 000mw load shedding will be limited to a maximum of 21 days out of 153 days and restricted to stage 2.”