Author: Load Shedding Reporter

South Africa’s solar panel market is experiencing a surprising downturn after a record-smashing start to the year, recent figures from the South African Revenue Service (Sars) reveal. The meteoric rise in solar imports, which saw an influx of panels, inverters, and batteries, has faced a sudden eclipse in the past few months. Solar Surge Hits […]

Eskom Escalates to Stage 3 CutsAmid a dire shortage of generation capacity, South Africa’s power utility, Eskom, has announced an intensification of load shedding measures, moving to stage 3 until the early hours of Saturday. This comes as the utility grapples with unplanned outages totaling 17,391MW, further hampered by delays in returning units, including the […]

Dire Economic Impact of Power CutsMinister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, delivered a stark message to Parliament: the power crisis is not just about keeping the lights on, it’s a threat to the nation’s economic and social fabric. Ramokgopa painted a grim picture, estimating that the economy could hemorrhage up to […]

In a swift response to internal pressures, President Cyril Ramaphosa is reportedly on the verge of resolving the conundrum over the extent of Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s authority with Eskom, as per ANC insiders. The African National Congress (ANC) has signaled that the expansion of Minister Ramokgopa’s powers, a key figure in the battle against […]

Eskom’s latest energy forecast paints a grim picture for South Africa, with a persistent shortfall in generation that suggests load shedding is here to stay. According to the power utility’s projections, the nation faces a consistent deficit of over 2,000 megawatts – equating to at least two stages of load shedding – for the next […]

In a landmark shift for South Africa’s energy sector, Eskom’s longstanding monopoly is being dismantled as private entities spearhead the nation’s electricity generation, says nuclear engineer Hugo Kruger of Truth and Energy. This revelation accompanies Eskom’s latest financial disclosure, indicating a net loss surge to R23.9 billion, up from R11.9 billion in the previous year. […]

Johannesburg – In a welcome development for weary South Africans, Eskom has signaled a hiatus from load shedding throughout the upcoming weekend. The power utility attributes this temporary reprieve to an expected dip in electricity demand and the availability of adequate emergency reserves. The respite from power cuts is slated to begin early Saturday morning, […]

Worcester, Western Cape — In an ambitious move to combat persistent load shedding, Eskom’s newly launched Hex Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Worcester could herald a new dawn for South Africa’s energy woes, according to Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan. A Beacon of Innovation: Eskom’s Leap Forward: Economic and Social Upsurge: For the People, […]

Johannesburg — In a significant policy shift, South Africa’s power giant Eskom is revising the rules of the game for Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to expedite the onboarding of new generation capacity, with an eye on bolstering the country’s ailing grid. New Grid Access Rules Unveiled: Progress and Backlog Clearance: Clarifications and Criteria: Understanding the […]

Johannesburg — South Africa’s power utility Eskom has openly acknowledged a grim reality in its latest report: the company is struggling more than ever to fulfill its core mandate of providing a consistent electricity supply, laying bare the stark deficiencies within its operations. Eskom’s Troubled Year: A Glimpse into Eskom’s Future: Eskom’s Recovery Plan: The […]