Eskom powers through Winter: 476 days without load shedding
” “South Africa has now recorded 16 months without load shedding, reflecting the dedication of Eskom employees who have systematically improved plant reliability, reduced breakdown rates, strengthened maintenance practices and restored confidence in the performance of the generation fleet.
South Africa has emerged from the 2026 winter season without a single blackout, with Eskom announcing that it fully met electricity demand for 476 consecutive days, a milestone driven by improved plant reliability, fewer breakdowns, and sharply lower diesel use.“From March 2023 until March 2026, diesel expenditure reduced by R23 billion,” Eskom confirmed, underscoring the financial relief of improved fleet performance,” Eskom said.
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