Friday, 14 June 2024: Eskom announced that load shedding remains suspended for 79 consecutive days, thanks to ongoing improvements in the reliability and stability of its generation coal fleet. This is the longest period without load shedding since the stretch between 23 July 2021 and 6 October 2021. Key Performance Highlights Reduction in Unplanned Outages […]

Friday, 14 June 2024: Eskom Group Chief Executive Dan Marokane shared an update on the progress achieved during his first 100 days in office. His report detailed strides towards addressing Eskom’s business challenges and positioning the utility for future growth and sustainability. Key Focus Areas The first 100 days focused on: Marokane emphasized building blocks […]

Mining activity in South Africa showed a promising resurgence at the start of the second quarter, thanks to the suspension of load shedding and improvements at the ports. Mining Production Sees Growth Data released by Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) revealed that mining production rose by 0.7% year-on-year in April. This is a significant improvement from […]

Since January, Eskom has replaced 400 transformers across South Africa damaged by network overloading due to electricity theft. As winter sets in, the increased demand for electricity exacerbates this issue. Electricity Theft and Network Overloading Eskom has identified several types of electricity theft contributing to network overloading: “Overloaded transformers as a result of electricity theft […]

As of November 24, 2024, many of South Africa’s 11.64 million prepaid electricity meters may stop functioning if they don’t receive a critical update in time. The urgency stems from a technical limit known as the TID Rollover event, which affects meters using Standard Transfer Specifications-compliant (STS) technology. Critical Deadline for Prepaid Meters Effective November […]

As Eskom celebrates 75 days without load-shedding, the longest stretch since December 2021 to February 2022, a deeper crisis looms. While the national power utility has significantly improved its generation capabilities, keeping breakdowns at bay and enhancing energy availability, it faces a critical issue: profitability. Eskom’s Financial Woes Despite the improved operational performance, Eskom is […]

City Power has announced stringent measures to reduce electricity consumption across Johannesburg. The measures come as the city’s power usage hits critical levels, threatening the stability of the grid. This announcement coincides with South Africa’s record 72 days without load-shedding, a feat last achieved between December 2021 and February 2022. Ripple Relay Systems and Illegal […]

Friday, 07 June 2024: Eskom has confirmed that load shedding remains suspended for the 72nd consecutive day, reflecting significant strides in the reliability of its generation fleet. Key Developments and Performance Highlights Extended Suspension Generation Operational Recovery Plan Winter Forecast and Performance Key Performance Highlights Strategic Utilisation of Open-Cycle Gas Turbines (OCGTs) Preventing Network Overloading […]

Renewable energy group AMEA Power has announced the financial close of its 120MW Doornhoek Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project in South Africa. This US$120 million (R2.2 billion) project will be the company’s first operational asset in the country once commissioned. Key Partners and Financial Backing Significant Milestones Project Details Community Impact AMEA Power’s “Community Investment and […]

City Power has alerted residents in several Johannesburg suburbs about the possibility of simultaneous load reduction and load shedding if electricity usage remains high during the winter months. Warning Issued by City Power City Power has cautioned that high electricity consumption in certain areas could destabilize the grid, especially during the peak winter demand. High-Usage […]