Eskom has identified six power stations that are in need of “urgent intervention” to prevent higher load-shedding during the winter months.
Due to the anticipated increase in demand for electricity in the upcoming winter months, electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said that six power stations “require urgent and immediate attention.”
Ramokgopa said that this is urgently needed ahead of the colder months, starting around May, as this is when Eskom typically sees a surge in electricity demand, which places the grid at risk of experiencing higher levels of load-shedding.on 25 March, Ramokgopa said that Eskom “have identified six power stations that require urgent and immediate attention because they are likely to give us the best returns.
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