US EditionSouth Africa: Load Shedding Free Winter On the Cards for South Africa
Eskom says improved plant performance and lower diesel use have cut costs by R26.9 billion and lifted system reliability.
- On Wednesday, Eskom announced that South Africa will face no load shedding throughout the upcoming winter season, projecting a stable power supply from 1 April to 31 August 2026.
- Eskom's Generation Recovery Plan stabilized the grid, with the Energy Availability Factor rising to roughly 65.3% in 2026 and diesel spending dropping by R26.9 billion compared to prior years.
- South Africa has achieved 341 consecutive days without load shedding as of Wednesday, supported by installation of more than 600,000 smart meters to improve network visibility and manage demand.
- Eskom Group Chief Executive Dan Marokane said the utility is working to "accelerate the elimination of load reduction," with about 60% of affected feeders expected to be cleared by September 2026.
- Alongside the operational turnaround, Eskom reported its first annual profit in eight years, positioning the utility to integrate renewable energy sources under the 2025 Integrated Resource Plan for long-term energy security.
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South Africa could see first winter without power cuts in years
In South Africa, the state-owned electricity company Eskom announced on Wednesday that it does not expect power outages during the winter months in the Southern Hemisphere, from April to August. This will be the first winter without power cuts since the company has been facing difficulties.
April to August: Eskom has good news for South Africans
After years of uncertainty and rolling blackouts, South Africans may finally be heading into a winter with no load shedding. Eskom says it expects a stable power supply throughout the colder months, projecting that no load shedding will be needed between 1 April and 31 August 2026. The outlook marks a significant shift for the country’s electricity landscape, especially during a period typically associated with peak demand and grid strain. The p…
No load-shedding in sight as Eskom forecasts stable winter supply – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa is set for a stable electricity supply this winter. Eskom says load-shedding is unlikely between April and August this year, thanks to improved plant performance and stronger system reliability. Presenting its winter outlook on Wednesday, the utility attributed the positive trend to fewer unplanned breakdowns across its coal fleet, stronger maintenance execution and a sustained reduction in reliance on emergency diesel-fired generat…
341 Days And Counting: Eskom Says No Load Shedding This Winter
[Image: Claude] If you’ve spent the last four years training yourself to check the EskomSePush app before putting the kettle on (be honest, it’s a twitch now), this one is for you. Eskom says winter 2026 is not going to need it. The power utility confirmed at a media briefing on Wednesday that South Africa has now gone 341 consecutive days without a single stage of load shedding, and the outlook for the winter period, 1 April to 31 August 2026, …
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