Cape Town – Eskom has maintained uninterrupted power supply for over 142 consecutive days since 26 March 2024, including 108 days throughout winter, with no load shedding since the start of the financial year on 1 April 2024.
The utility’s Generation Operational Recovery Plan has led to a significant reduction in diesel expenditure, saving R10.21 billion, Eskom said.
Eskom’s Energy Availability Factor (EAF) averaged 67% recently, with several key power stations achieving EAFs above 70%.
In the past seven days, the Majuba, Lethabo, Kendal, Kusile, and peaking stations recorded an Energy Availability Factor (EAF) of over 70%, while four additional power stations achieved an EAF above 60%, Eskom said.
“Notably, five of these stations were part of the priority list in our recovery plan. Eskom’s operational efficiency continues to surpass its winter assumptions, with current unplanned outages averaging between 9 800MW and 12 400MW since 01 April 2024 – the start of Eskom’s Financial Year 2025,” the power utility said .
It said that it will announce its outlook for the upcoming summer period on 26 August 2024.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
