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Eskom strengthens resilience through winter as improved plant performance drives a significant year-on-year decline in diesel use.
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (915+ words) Redefining for a better future. During the same period, Eskom's Planned Capacity Loss Factor (PCLF), which reflects planned maintenance, averaged 13. 01%, higher than the 9. 52% in the previous financial year and is aligned with Eskom's efforts to ensure environmental compliance, improve reliability…...
Eskom maintains strong system performance as unplanned outages decline by more than 5 GW year on year
3+ week, 1+ day ago (1186+ words) Redefining for a better future. Friday, 22 May 2026: Eskom continues to demonstrate sustained improvement in power system performance and maintaining grid stability amid higher winter demand, particularly during the morning and evening peak periods. At midnight on 15 May 2026, Eskom reached 365 consecutive…...
Eskom delivers 365 days without loadshedding, advancing the economy, competition and the integration of renewable energy
4+ week, 1+ day ago (521+ words) Redefining for a better future. Saturday, 16 May 2026: At 00: 01 today, Eskom delivered for South Africa one full year without a single second of loadshedding, a milestone last achieved eight years ago in September 2018. This milestone marks a decisive turning point and…...
Eskom maintains grid stability as winter demand rises, midnight marks a year without loadshedding
4+ week, 1+ day ago (1222+ words) Redefining for a better future. Friday, 15 May 2026: Eskom's power system continues to demonstrate improved resilience as colder temperatures drive higher evening demand. The sustained performance underscores the impact of the Generation Recovery Plan, reinforcing Eskom's Winter Outlook projection of no…...
Eskom sustains a reliable power supply as generation performance strengthens
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (961+ words) Redefining for a better future. Following a turbine trip today, Koeberg Unit 2 was safely shut down. There is no risk to the public or the environment, and grid stability remains intact. Investigations into the incident are underway. Between 3 to 9 April…...
Eskom maintains grid stability with continued Generation improvements
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1061+ words) Redefining for a better future. Between 20 and 26 March 2026, average unplanned outages recorded at 11 265 MW, showing a notable improvement from the 14 122 MW experienced during the same week last year, a reduction of 2 857 MW. This underlines the ongoing gains in reliability across…...
Improved generation performance strengthens grid stability and extends South Africa's record reliable supply period
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (980+ words) Redefining for a better future. A 17% decrease in average unplanned outages has been recorded." Between 13 and 19 March 2026, average unplanned outages recorded at 10 739 MW, showing a notable improvement from the 12 968 MW experienced during the same week last year, a reduction of…...
Eskom's improved generation performance drives continued grid stability and long'term energy security
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1026+ words) Redefining for a better future. These tangible results are driven by the disciplined execution of the Generation Recovery Plan, which continues to deliver measurable, year'on'year improvements across the fleet, achieving a more reliable electricity supply for South Africans. Between 27 February…...
Eskom expands enhanced customer support with flexible service model
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (350+ words) Redefining for a better future. Monday, 19 January 2026: Eskom is pleased to announce the rollout of a new customer service model featuring scheduled mobile customer hubs and pop-up service points across communities. This initiative marks a key milestone in expanding access…...