Eskom anticipates a reduced intensity and frequency of loadshedding for the winter of 2024 compared to the previous one, limiting it to Stage 2
26 April 2024
Eskom’s outlook for the winter period of 2024 represents a marked improvement from the previous year. The Generation Operational Recovery Plan, approved by the Board and initiated in March 2023, together with strategic investment in planned maintenance during the summer, has collectively enhanced the performance of our generation fleet.
This strategic approach, which focusses on people, plant performance, processes and governance, is being delivered by the unwavering dedication and tireless efforts of our staff in partnership with the government’s NECOM structures, is a key factor in achieving the satisfactory progress to date, and the favourable outlook for the upcoming winter season as compared to the previous one.
Winter 2024
For winter 2024, Eskom anticipates limiting loadshedding to Stage 2, with reduced unplanned outages expected to range from 14 000MW to 15 500MW and a maximum of 17 000MW of unplanned outages at Stage 5 loadshedding. This forecast is a marked improvement from the winter 2023, which predicted unplanned outages ranging from 15 000MW to 16 500MW and a maximum of 18 000MW—a scenario where the maximum unplanned outages, or Stage 8, was successfully avoided.