Unit 4 at Medupi power station returns to service

JOHANNESBURG - Eskom says Unit 4 of its Medupi power station has been successfully returned to service, eight months ahead of its original schedule, adding 800 megawatts to the national grid.

The power utility said this milestone strengthens South Africa’s energy security and enhances the stability of the electricity supply.

The unit's return follows extensive repairs after it was taken offline almost four years ago when it sustained significant damage in an explosion.

Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena said with the return of Unit 4, all six units at Medupi are now operational.

“This achievement moves us closer to consistently overcoming load shedding, which is now largely behind us due to structural improvements in the generation fleet, as we continue to build a more reliable, resilient, and sustainable power system.”