Mabuza says the load shedding comes as a result of reduction in supply while repairs are being done on units., says Eskom exceeded the permitted amount of diesel usage in open cycle turbines. Mabuza says due to breakdown at power station plants, Eskom has had to use open cycle turbines to supplement power supply. only allows R600 million in spending on diesel a year, but Eskom has now spent close to R5 billion. This comes as the country endures yet another day of severe stage four load shedding.
Mabuza says the load shedding comes as a result of reduction in supply while repairs are being done on units. He has admitted that Eskom’s capacity is not meeting the demand. Mabuza and Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan, have addressed the media in Rosebank, north of Johannesburg.
How can eskom exceed diesel usage permitted. Was this by a power station if so which stations and why. Who authorised it. Stop the vagueness.
Why even use diesel when coal is available ?