source: IOL
June 27 2007 at 05:55PM
Eskom has expressed concern that the current cold weather will put additional pressure on an already tight electricity supply system.
“We are currently experiencing an increase in electricity demand due to the weather.
“The cold was so severe that a new morning peak demand record was set this morning (Wednesday),” the power utility said in a statement.
Eskom said that every effort will be made to ensure customers are informed early about any risk.
Power alerts will continue to be flighted on the SABC to warn customers to reduce demand if and when the need arises.
“With the national system expected to [continue reading]
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