Tag: Load shedding
Risk of loadshedding low
The system is constrained this morning after taking out some generation units for both planned and unplanned maintenance but the risk of loadshedding remains...
Ramaphosa claims sabotage behind load shedding
After cutting his visit to Egypt short, President Cyril Ramaphosa attended a media brief regarding Eskom and exposed sabotage as a contributing factor to...
Wind power could ease load shedding but is blocked by government regulations
The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) said on Tuesday that current operating wind farms could add 500 Megawatts (MW) immediately to the national...
500 stranded on Table Mountain as load shedding strikes
Everyone who experienced load shedding yesterday felt inconvencienced by Eskom, but perhaps there are those who felt they were at more of a disadvantage...
How to prepare for Stage 4 load shedding
Eskom has announced that Stage 4 load shedding will be implemented until 11pm this evening, and damage caused by power surges is often avoidable.
“It...
Load-shedding poses threat to irrigated crops in central SA
Ongoing load-shedding could have a catastrophic impact on irrigated crops in central South Africa, according to agricultural leaders in the region.
Francois Wilken, Free State...
Load shedding: SA needs urgent electricity sector reforms
Agri SA is deeply concerned by the negative impact that load shedding can have on the primary agricultural sector, the food value chain and...
Load shedding expected for Cape Town
Eskom has announced that it will implement Stage 2 load shedding on Wednesday October 16 as a result of capacity shortage.
The blackout is expected...
Alternative power solutions help cope with load shedding
From mines to factories and even the small business and residential sector, Cummins has a full range of alternative power solutions on offer. Its...
How hydrogen fuel cells could save South Africans from load-shedding
Load-shedding is a major problem for South African businesses, with telecommunications companies, manufacturing industries, and corporate enterprise suffering whenever Eskom decides to turn off the...
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