Month: October 2023

Cape Town’s Nuclear HeartbeatAh, Koeberg! While it pulses life into Cape Town’s electric veins, it’s also the station currently raising brows in South Africa’s electricity sphere. Losing both its generating units? It’s almost unthinkable. As Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa remarked, such an event would be nothing short of “catastrophic.” Ramokgopa highlighted this worry during the […]

Load Shedding: A Welcome ReprieveRejoice, folks! Eskom’s decided to gift us an extended break from load shedding. That’s right, we’re looking at four uninterrupted days without power cuts. Now, instead of bracing for those pesky outages on Monday, you can breathe easy until 16h00 on Tuesday, 24 October. But keep in mind, Eskom cautions that […]

Groundbreaking Energy InvestmentIt’s not every day a hefty R135 million investment sends ripples across the energy sector. But when Ener-G-Africa’s CEO, Mr. Andre Moolman, unveiled the company’s game-changer at the South African Investment Conference this past April, it was clear a seismic shift was underway. Moolman spoke with a fervor that showed this wasn’t just […]

Good news folks! Eskom’s loadshedding will hit the pause button from 22:00 tonight to 16:00 on Monday. Why the break? The answer is simple: Present stats? Breakdowns have dipped to 12,925MW, while planned maintenance is chilling at 4,889MW. Stay tuned for Sunday’s afternoon update. Remember, Eskom says, “Eskom will communicate should any significant changes occur.” […]

South Africa is gearing up for a green revolution. In recent news, the Cabinet has officially stamped its approval on the Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy (GHCS). The Big Announcement Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, was effusive about the strategy’s potential, confidently predicting: “Government has identified possible funding for green hydrogen projects and the draft […]

Breaking It Down: Pick n Pay, one of South Africa’s retail giants, has had its fair share of challenges lately. Let’s dive into the details: Energy Crisis Fallout The impact of South Africa’s energy crisis reverberated through Pick n Pay’s financials. They had to shell out nearly R400 million on diesel, which, in turn, hindered […]

October 17, 2023 Quick Hits: Hey there, power enthusiasts! South Africa’s power grid just got a major boost. In what’s being hailed as a bright spot for South Africa’s energy landscape, Eskom let the cat out of the bag on Monday – Kusile Power Station’s Unit 1 is back in action, and get this, way […]

At a Glance: Heads up, folks! Eskom has just shared the scoop on the week’s power plans. Feeling the relief of the 24-hour break from load-shedding? Good news – they’re extending it! But come Monday evening, it’s back to the grind. Current State of Affairs Eskom’s recent noon update reveals a “stable” generating capacity, albeit […]

Balancing Climate Commitment and Practical Needs In a move that has sparked intense discussion, President Cyril Ramaphosa has justified the temporary allowance for Kusile Power Station to function without the standard sulphur dioxide pollution control technology. Why The Exemption? Addressing the National Council of Provinces, President Ramaphosa clarified the backdrop of the decision. “The granting […]

Darkened Skies and Clouded Data Load shedding, an issue all too familiar to South Africans, is now throwing a wrench into the gears of the South African Weather Service (SAWS). With power outages surging and battery backup systems faltering, SAWS finds itself in the eye of a storm, battling to gather crucial meteorological data. When […]