Tag: Eskom

4 July 2024 marks a significant milestone for Eskom as it celebrates 100 days without load shedding, the longest break from rotational power cuts in four years. This period is also 70 days longer than the total days without load shedding in 2023. Although this is only the sixth-longest reprieve since 2014, it comes at […]

Friday, 28 June 2024: Eskom has proudly announced that load shedding has been suspended for 93 consecutive days. This period of stability is a testament to the utility’s ongoing efforts to enhance the reliability and performance of its coal generation fleet. Recent Performance and Outlook This streak of uninterrupted power supply is the longest since […]

JOHANNESBURG – Former Reserve Bank deputy governor, Kuben Naidoo, has issued a warning that load shedding could make a comeback if there is an increase in mining production in the coming months. Load shedding has been suspended for about three months, with the government taking credit for the reprieve seen by households and businesses. However, […]

Eskom is gearing up to transform its grid by lining up transformer suppliers to compete for R7 billion worth of contracts over the next four years. This initiative is crucial for adding new generation capacity to the grid. Massive Infrastructure Rollout Over the next decade, Eskom aims to procure 101 large-scale and various other transformers […]

Eskom CEO Dan Marokane Provides Update on Load Shedding and Strategic Plans Eskom has made significant strides in stabilizing its power generation, achieving a consistent reduction in unplanned outages. As of now, the utility has maintained 80 consecutive days without load shedding. However, Eskom Group CEO Dan Marokane warns that the spectre of load shedding […]

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 […]

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 […]