Pretoria - No load shedding is anticipated this evening as there is enough generating capacity to meet the electricity demand, Eskom said on Monday.
“However, the power system is expected to be constrained during the evening peak period (5pm – 9pm), mainly due to increased electricity demand as a result of the cold weather,” said Eskom.
In winter the electricity demand peaks in the morning and evening as more electricity is used during these times.
Eskom appealed to customers to continue to reduce their electricity throughout the day but also to be aware of the need to save more during the peak periods of 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
