Key findings: P4141 - Electricity generated and available for distribution, September 2008

The estimated consumption of electricity in September 2008 remained stable compared with September 2007. Electricity consumed for the third quarter of 2008 decreased by 1,2% compared with the third quarter of 2007. In the first nine months of 2008, consumption of electricity was affected by numerous factors that led to reduced levels of consumption, such as load shedding and a continuous drive from Eskom in encouraging users to save on electricity consumption. Electricity consumption after seasonal adjustment for the third quarter of 2008 increased by 1,2% compared with the previous quarter.

The estimated total production of electricity in September 2008 decreased by 0,6% compared with September 2007. The estimated production of electricity during the third quarter of 2008 decreased by 1,8% compared with the same period of 2007. The estimated production of electricity, after seasonal adjustment, increased by 1,3% for September 2008 compared with August 2008