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Eskom said four generation units at Kriel, Medupi, Majuba and Tutuka power stations were expected to return to service on Monday.Image: Eskom
ESKOM

Loadshedding back at Stage 2 on Friday – but plans to reduce impact on matric exams

A “loss of additional power” at Medupi stemming from coal and ash issues has led to the imposition of forced power cuts at stage 2 for most of Friday, instead of the hoped-for stage 1. In order to accommodate matric exams, the outage will…

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Eskom has implemented stage 2 load-shedding after a conveyor belt transporting coal to Medupi power station failed and because six boilers were taken offline because of tube leaks.Image: REUTERS/Tim Wimborne/File Photo
ESKOM

Brace for a week of power cuts – Eskom blames lack of maintenance

A critical mechanical failure on a conveyor belt transporting coal to Medupi power station and scores of boiler pipe leaks are what has brought on Wednesday’s load-shedding. Eskom COO Jan Oberholzer, in an interview with TimesLIVE, said…

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An energy expert says it costs about R500 a ton to transport coal from Medupi, pictured, to 10 power stations in Mpumalanga whereas the coal itself costs R300-R350 a ton. He said the extra coal trucks would seriously damage the roads.Image: Business Times
CHRIS YELLAND

Eskom resorts to moving coal by road as blackouts loom

Eskom has started moving coal from its Medupi power station in Limpopo by road to Mpumalanga where 10 power stations have coal stockpile shortages. Power stations are supposed to have enough coal to keep the lights on for 20 days. The…

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