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Here’s the official email from the CEO of Eskom, Jacob Maroga:

Thursday, 31 May 2007

 

Dear Colleagues

 

UNIT 2 OF KOEBERG POWER STATION NOT GENERATING ELECTRICITY

This morning at 06:24, unit 2 of Koeberg Power Station stopped generating electricity following a fault on the generator side. The nuclear reactor  of the unit was not affected by this morning’s events and has been kept in safe mode in line with the operating procedures of the station.

 

The supply of electricity countrywide, and in the Cape in particular, has not been affected by the shutdown of the Koeberg unit. Power supply to  the Cape is currently being maintained using the high-voltage transmission lines. The two new open-cycle gas turbines in Atlantis and Mossel Bay will be utilised, along with the Acacia and Port Rex gas turbines, Palmiet pumped storage power station and Vanderkloof hydroelectric power  station, to supply the electricity requirements of the Cape.

 

We are appealing to all our employees and their families and friends countrywide and in particular in the Western Cape, to use electricity sparingly during this period. Your efficient use of electricity in the coming days will assist Eskom to effectively manage the tight supply and demand  situation.

 

Regards

Jacob Maroga

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Seems like good, honest communication without the spin. And also a reasonable request. So if you can, please use power sparingly in the next couple of days. And spread the word.

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