Pretoria - The power system is currently stable enabling Eskom to perform maintenance without load shedding.
In a statement on Friday, Eskom said the risk remains during the evening peak period (5pm-9pm) when the demand for electricity increases.
Eskom has been able to perform maintenance without load shedding for five consecutive days.
“This is in line with the company's position to only resort to rotational load shedding in order to protect the power system and also to create space for critical maintenance. Eskom’s aim is to meet the country’s electricity needs and maintain its power generating units with minimal or no load shedding,” said the power utility.
In winter the electricity demand peaks in the morning and evening as more electricity is used during these times.
Eskom has appealed to all of its customers to continue to reduce their electricity usage throughout the day but to be aware of the need to save more during the peak periods from 6am to 10am and 5pm to 9pm.
Commercial customers, particularly shopping centres and office blocks, can also make a big difference by switching off non-essential lights and not leaving office equipment such as photocopiers and computers in standby mode after hours. - SAnews.gov.za
