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Eskom power update for the week starting Monday, 18 November 2024

Eskom power update: Loadshedding remains suspended with an EAF of 61.4%, reduced outages, and improved capacity. Read the full update for the week starting 18 November 2024.

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Eskom has continued its streak of uninterrupted power supply, marking 236 consecutive days without loadshedding as of Monday, 18 November 2024.

Story Summary:

  • Eskom celebrates 233 consecutive days without loadshedding.
  • EAF averages 61.4%, with unplanned outages significantly reduced compared to last year.
  • Low loadshedding risk this week as available generation exceeds demand.

Loadshedding outlook for this week: Here’s what to expect

The Generation Recovery Plan remains central to these achievements, with efficiencies reducing year-on-year diesel expenditure by R15.16 billion—approximately 69.9% less than last year.

Over the past week, Eskom maintained an Energy Availability Factor (EAF) of 61.4%, bringing the year-to-date average to 62.8%.

Notably, unplanned outages have dropped to an average of 11,235MW, a significant improvement from the 16,422MW recorded during the same period last year.

This progress has allowed Eskom to prioritise planned maintenance, which currently stands at 6,971MW, ensuring system reliability in preparation for winter 2025.

Here’s the loadshedding schedule starting Monday, 18 November 2024

Here is the official loadshedding schedule:

Date00:00 –
05:00		05:00 –
16:00		16:00 –
20:00		20:00 –
00:00
Mon
18 Nov 24		Suspended*Suspended*Suspended*Suspended*
Tues
19 Nov 24		Suspended*Suspended*Suspended*Suspended*
Wed
20 Nov 24		Suspended*Suspended*Suspended*Suspended*
Thurs
21 Nov 24		Suspended*Suspended*Suspended*Suspended*
Friday
22 Nov 24		Suspended*Suspended*Suspended*Suspended*
Sat
23 Nov 24		Suspended*Suspended*Suspended*Suspended*
Sun
24 Nov 24		Suspended*Suspended*Suspended*Suspended*
*Loadshedding schedule subject to change at short notice. Updated stages are highlighted in bold.

Readers from these metros can check the latest loadshedding schedule below:

What is the average demand expected to be this week?

Loadshedding remains unlikely this week as Eskom’s available generation capacity of 29,157MW surpasses the expected peak demand of 25,954MW.

Operational stability is supported by the ongoing return of additional generation capacity, with 2,540MW set to come online by Monday evening.

The improved EAF and reduced reliance on Open-Cycle Gas Turbines (OCGTs)—down 69.9% from last year—further highlight Eskom’s progress in securing South Africa’s energy supply.

However, while the outlook remains positive, Eskom continues to monitor demand fluctuations to manage risks effectively.