Tag: Energy crisis

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. has been relying heavily on its diesel-fueled open-cycle gas turbines (OCGTs) to avoid power cuts in South Africa, following delays in restoring key generation capacity. The utility reported that 2,685 megawatts of capacity, initially scheduled to return on September 23, failed to do so, prompting Eskom to activate its diesel units […]

Friday, 20 September 2024: Eskom has achieved a significant milestone, marking 177 consecutive days without load shedding, thanks to ongoing improvements in its generation fleet and operational strategies. This achievement is part of Eskom’s Generation Operational Recovery Plan, which has bolstered energy supply while reducing costs, especially in diesel expenditure. Efficiency Milestones and Diesel Savings […]

Johannesburg – Load shedding may soon be a thing of the past, as Eskom forecasts a summer with little to no power cuts. During a media conference at Megawatt Park, Eskom CEO Dan Marokane expressed optimism that the recent trend of no load shedding, which lasted 152 days through winter, is likely to extend into […]

In a significant move towards modernizing South Africa’s electricity sector, President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially signed the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act into law. This landmark legislation introduces sweeping changes aimed at fostering competition, ensuring energy security, and reducing energy costs across the nation. The newly amended Act revises the Electricity Regulation Act of 2006 to […]

Friday, 16 August 2024 – Eskom has successfully maintained its load shedding suspension for 142 consecutive days, a feat that includes 108 days of uninterrupted power supply throughout the winter period. Since the beginning of Eskom’s current financial year on 1 April 2024, there has been no load shedding, marking a significant achievement for the […]

Cape Town – Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa announced on Monday that South Africa’s power grid is set to receive a significant boost by the end of August, with an expected addition of 2,500MW from Eskom’s fleet. Speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria, Ramokgopa detailed the upcoming contributions: “We are expecting Medupi […]

Telkom has reported a significant boost in earnings for the quarter ending 30 June 2024, largely due to the reduction in load-shedding, which has dramatically cut operational costs. In its latest trading update, Telkom revealed that its earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) saw impressive gains across its divisions. Telkom Consumer’s EBITDA rose […]

South Africa could potentially see the end of load-shedding as early as October 2024, according to Professor Sampson Mamphweli of the South African National Energy Development Institute. In a recent interview with Newzroom Afrika, Mamphweli highlighted several key factors contributing to the improved stability of the country’s power supply. Optimistic Outlook for Load-Shedding Mamphweli noted […]

While South Africa has enjoyed 120 days without load shedding, President Cyril Ramaphosa warns it’s too early to declare victory. “Our electricity system is still vulnerable, and we cannot yet rule out a possibility of further load shedding,” President Ramaphosa stated on Tuesday. He made these remarks during the presentation of the 2024/25 Presidency Budget […]

Eskom’s Improved Performance Eskom’s latest system status report, issued by its National Transmission Company South Africa division, highlights a sustained improvement in the utility’s generation reliability. The energy availability factor (EAF), which measures the ratio of available energy generation relative to the maximum potential over a specific period, hit 65.89% in the first week of […]