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Eskom’s Load Shedding Update: 26 January 2024 In this latest update, Eskom maintains a cautious approach to power management, adjusting load shedding timings to align with expected demand fluctuations over the weekend. The power utility remains vigilant, ready to adapt as the situation evolves, and promises to keep the public informed of any critical developments. […]

Innovative Energy Solutions in Clarens Clarens, a small arts town in the Free State, has earned the distinction of becoming South Africa’s first ‘smart town’. This transformation, achieved through a collaborative project with Eskom, leverages app-based load management to revolutionize how the town handles electricity demand. Group Curtailment: A Community Endeavor: Clarens is the first […]

Brief Respite in Load Shedding Load Shedding Update: Reasons for Change: Eskom’s Ongoing Monitoring: In today’s update, Eskom offers a temporary reduction in load shedding severity, transitioning to Stage 1 due to decreased demand and earlier-than-expected unit restorations. The power utility emphasizes its commitment to monitoring the situation, ensuring timely communication of any notable developments. […]

Weekend Power Update from Eskom Reduced Load Shedding: Load Shedding Schedule: Upcoming Updates: Current Capacity Challenges: Restoration and Demand: In this latest development, Eskom offers a slight respite from the stringent load shedding schedule, reflecting an improvement in generating capacity. The power utility’s efforts to manage and restore capacity remain critical as they navigate the […]

Eskom’s Updated Load Shedding Schedule Increased Load Shedding: Eskom, grappling with the loss of four units and extensive maintenance, has announced an increase in load shedding starting Wednesday, 17 January. Capacity Updates: Load Shedding Phases: Ongoing Schedule: Eskom’s Monitoring and Communication: Restoration Efforts: Eskom’s latest move to intensify load shedding underscores the ongoing challenges in […]

The Ongoing Energy Conundrum in South Africa Price Hike on the Horizon: Despite a challenging year with record load shedding in 2023, South Africans face another significant Eskom tariff increase this year. Judicial Review Rejected: Tariff Increases Stand: Eskom’s Missed Targets: Eskom in a Precarious Position De Ruyter’s Perspective: The Shift in Energy Dynamics: The […]

Eskom’s Power Management Update Extended Stage 2 Load Shedding: Eskom, South Africa’s power utility, has confirmed the continuation of Stage 2 load shedding until Wednesday, 17 January. Reasons Behind the Extension: Load Shedding Schedule: Eskom’s Monitoring and Communication: Recovery Efforts: Recent Escalation to Stage 4: Insights from an Energy Analyst: Accessing Load Shedding Schedules We […]

Eskom’s Update on Power Management Continued Load-Shedding: Eskom has revised its power management strategy, declaring that Stage 3 load-shedding will be in effect until 05:00 on Thursday, 18 January 2024. Shift from Stage 4: Originally planning Stage 4 from 16:00 on Sunday, 14 January, the utility has dialed back due to an improvement in generation […]

Eskom’s Power Struggles Intensify Weekend Power Woes: Brace yourselves as Eskom escalates its load-shedding to stages 3 and 4 this weekend. Setbacks in the utility’s generating fleet have led to significant power generation challenges. Load-Shedding Schedule: Efforts to Restore Capacity: The power utility’s station managers are laboriously working to bring back 1,960MW of generating capacity […]

City of Cape Town Takes Bold Steps with Independent Power Tender to Combat Load Shedding Cape Town’s Energy Revolution: In a major move to combat the frequent power outages known as load shedding, the City of Cape Town has launched an ambitious independent power tender. This significant step is part of a broader strategy to […]