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In a significant move towards energy stability, the Kusile Power Station witnessed the triumphant return of its Unit 4. A Megawatt Makeover: Unit 4, after a meticulous 20-day maintenance hiatus, is now back in the game, pumping an impressive 800 megawatts back into the grid. This not only compensates for the power that was held […]

In a week marred by the flickering lights and grumbles of Stage 5 and 6 power cuts, there’s a beacon of hope for South Africans. Here’s the rundown: Under the Hood – What’s Up with the Power? Mokwena’s earnest plea to the public was clear, “Switch off non-essential appliances. Especially between 17:00 and 21:00. It […]

Eskom, South Africa’s dominant power player, seems to have caught a break. Here’s what’s happening: Looking Ahead: For now, Eskom seems to have steadied the ship. But be warned – their recent system review suggests some turbulent waters in the coming year. AI was used to generate part or all of this content – more […]

As winter’s cold grip tightens, South Africans are finding themselves in a chillingly familiar scenario. Eskom, the national power supplier, has a clear message: the load-shedding woes aren’t over. Brace for Darker Nights Eskom recently turned up the alarm, signaling the potential for even more severe stages of load-shedding. This request arises while residents are […]

#LoadsheddingUpdate Tuesday, 12 September 2023: The anticipated return to service of a generating unit each at Kendal, Matla and Matimba power stations has been delayed, necessitating the continuous implementation of #Stage6 loadshedding until further notice. Eskom will publish another update should any significant changes occur. Insights from the Electricity Minister: At Sunday’s press briefing, Minister […]

Escalating to Stages 5 & 6 Brace yourselves as load shedding gets a notch tighter this week. Today’s Snapshot – 12th September 2023: Pattern Until Friday: Status of Units: Waiting for more? Eskom says to keep an eye out. “Another update will follow if there are significant twists,” they promise. AI was used to generate […]

Unexpected Setbacks for Eskom In a surprising turn of events, four additional units at Eskom have faltered, ushering in the continuance of stage 5 load shedding this Tuesday. A Peek into Today’s Scenario: Despite initial projections aiming to keep the load shedding flux between stages 2 to 4 for this week, unforeseen generation losses on […]

Load Shedding Takes a Step Up South Africans, brace yourselves for another jolt in your power routines. Eskom, the nation’s key power supplier, recently announced that they’re ratcheting up load shedding to stage 5. Starting on Monday (11 September) from 22h00, this move is all in a bid to replenish the diminishing storage dam levels […]

The Kusile Conundrum In the heart of Witbank, Mpumalanga, lies a multi-billion rand mammoth: the Kusile power station. With a robust 3,200MW capacity, this coal-fired behemoth has been pegged as the game-changer to curtail escalating load shedding. However, last October, the stakes heightened when a section of the flue-gas desulphurisation (FGD) duct at Kusile Unit […]

This Week in Power Hold onto your hats, folks! Eskom’s got a rollercoaster of a week ahead for power users. They’ve just let out their load shedding game plan, and we’re seeing a little hopscotch between stages. The Shedding Schedule: But remember, this is Eskom. “All schedules are subject to change at any point.” Behind […]