Cape Town – Eskom has saved R13.7 billion in diesel costs year-on-year after suspending load shedding for over seven months due to improvements under the Generation Recovery Plan, the power utility said in a statement.
“Investments in the Generation Recovery Plan have been instrumental in maintaining a stable power supply across South Africa, driving efficiencies, and achieving R13.7 billion in year-on-year diesel savings.
“On Monday, 28 October 2024, Eskom achieved a significant milestone in operational efficiency, moving closer to its goal of a 70% Energy Availability Factor (EAF) by end March 2025.
“This achievement is marked by a reduction in unplanned outages, which are measured by the Unplanned Capacity Loss Factor (UCLF) and Other Capacity Loss Factors (OCLF), to 7 299MW. The last time Eskom reached a comparable UCLF milestone was four years ago,” the power utility said.
Eskom said it projects a load shedding-free summer through March 2025 but faces challenges from illegal connections, which risk network stability.
The public is urged to report illegal activity, and pre-paid meter updates are required by November 24 to prevent service disruptions.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
