Eskom promises to keep the lights on during SouthAfricaLockdown No loadshedding expected during lockdown, says Eskom via 24liveblog
"As an essential and critical services supplier, some of Eskom’s personnel are exempt from the provisions of the lockdown. As such, we do not expect any impediments to the generation and supply of electricity during this period.
"Our suppliers, particularly the coal mines, logistics suppliers and those supplying the parts and maintenance services at our power stations, will be able to operate through the lockdown," said the power utility via a statement. Unplanned outages or breakdowns were at 12 175MW at 16:20 on Wednesday, while planned maintenance outages were at 4 256MW.
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