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Unplanned Outages Drop Below 8 000mw For The First Time Since 2020 4 850mw Of Generation Capacity Returning By Monday Power System Remains Stable

Eskom Holdings SOC LimitedRef: https://www.eskom.co.za/unplanned-outages-drop-below-8-000mw-for-the-first-time-since-2020-4-850mw-of-generation-capacity-returning-by-monday-power-system-remains-stable/

Official source

Source domain: eskom.co.za

Collected on 28 June 2026

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What this means

The document is a Eskom media statement reporting that unplanned outages dropped below 8,000 MW for the first time since December 2020, with 4,850 MW of generation capacity expected to return by Monday, and stating that the power system remains stable. It notes ongoing improvements under the Generation Recovery Plan, confirms strong winter demand management, and reports no loadshedding since 15 May 2025 and limited outage hours year-to-date. It emphasizes system reliability and readiness to meet demand during the Winter Outlook period.

Facts

Reference

https://www.eskom.co.za/unplanned-outages-drop-below-8-000mw-for-the-first-time-since-2020-4-850mw-of-generation-capacity-returning-by-monday-power-system-remains-stable/

Key Takeaways

  • entity: Eskom
  • date: August 22, 2025
  • milestone: unplanned outages below 8,000 MW
  • reference: first time since 11 December 2020
  • generation_return: 4,850 MW by Monday
  • status: power system remains stable
  • context: Winter Outlook period
  • performance: more than 97% of electricity demand met this winter and financial year to date
  • loadshed: no loadshedding since 15 May 2025
  • outage_hours: 26 hours between 1 April and 21 August 2025

Dates

Closing Date

11 December 2020