load shedding

City to implement new load shedding schedule

From the 1st of February, the City of Cape Town will implement a new load shedding schedule to ensure an equal rotation of power cuts when Eskom implements its power cuts. The current schedule was designed during a time when power cuts were infrequent and operated on a weekly cycle[…]

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Eskom hopes to avoid rolling blackouts

Eskom hopes the need for rolling blackouts will not arise on Monday as most businesses resume operations after the festive season. “The power system is currently constrained but stable,” the power utility’s spokesman Khulu Phasiwe said just after 10am. “At this stage, Eskom is able to meet the rising electricity[…]

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Eskom implements rolling blackouts

Eskom took to social media on Friday to announce it had implemented stage one rolling blackouts. “Due to the electricity demand that has exceeded the supply; Eskom implemented load shedding Stage 1 from 11h00 until 22h00 tonight,” it posted on the social media website Twitter shortly before noon. “Schedules for[…]

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Power grid constrained, but stable: Eskom

The power grid was constrained, but stable on Monday after a spike in electricity usage as people returned from holiday, Eskom said. “We are seeing a lot of demand, but we are able to supply. The risk of load-shedding is low to medium,” spokesman Khulu Phasiwe said. “If things continue[…]

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Low risk of power cuts: Eskom

The risk of power cuts is currently low as many industries are still on holiday, Eskom said on Monday. “The power system is expected to remain constrained but stable this week and for the rest of the festive season. The risk of load shedding is low during this period,” Eskom[…]

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No power cuts expected

Eskom was “cautiously confident” that it would not have to implement blackouts over the festive season despite the power system being constrained, it said on Thursday. “The power system is expected to remain constrained but stable this week and the rest of the festive season, and as a result the[…]

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Eskom generators functional again

Four Eskom generators, that had stopped working at three power stations, were functional again on Wednesday morning, an official said. “As we speak now this morning, we have recovered those units,” acting spokesman Khulu Phasiwe said. “The system is no longer as tight as it was. We have relatively stabilised[…]

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Power grid doing well: Eskom

Power cuts on Friday were unlikely as the national power grid was doing well, Eskom said. “There is a low probability of load shedding today. The grid is in good shape and unless something happens, the power will be fine,” Eskom spokesman Andrew Etzinger said. In recent weeks, the utility[…]

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Eskom not meeting electricity demand: Eskom GM

The enforcement of load shedding is a result of the nationwide electricity demand outstripping what Eskom is currently able to provide, according to the company’s Western Cape Operating Unit general manager, Alwie Lester. This comes amidst a major energy crisis that has further deterred public approval towards the country’s only[…]

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No power cuts: Eskom

No power cuts have been planned for the day, power utility Eskom said on Thursday. “So far there is no plan to load shed,” the media desk said. Eskom, however, warned that things could change during the course of the day. “As much as there is no plan for load[…]

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