Tag: power
Eskom presented its generation performance at Nersa hearings in Port Elizabeth yesterday
Eskom yesterday presented its generation fleet performance as part of its fourth multi-year price determination (MYPD4) application to the National Energy Regulator of South...
Eskom elaborates on its request for 15% increase
On Monday, Eskom shared the rationale for its average annual electricity increase application of 15% for three years under the fourth Multi-Year Price Determination...
Solar power hotting up in SA
Cape Town - Not much happens in the small Karoo town of De Aar, but it’s harnessing what it has in abundance - sunshine.
...
New electricity substation doubles capacity
The brand new R114-million industrial substation in Atlantis will soon provide double the electricity and services for businesses and residents in the area.
...
Power cuts put children in danger
As South Africans face the threat of more load shedding, a first-of-a-kind study has revealed the cost that planned blackouts are having on the...
Power outages only to be implemented if ‘absolutely necessary’ – Eskom
The risk of power outages remained high for the Thursday morning peak, with Eskom in a statement on Wednesday night saying workers would do...
Start planning for load shedding this week says Eskom
Power utility Eskom said on Monday afternoon that South Africans should start planning for load shedding to take place sometime this week.
This...
Eskom warns public against infrastructure theft
Eskom has warned the public against infrastructure and electricity theft, including illegal electricity connections.
“Our major concern in the case of illegal connections...
Eskom – a dinosaur monopoly nearing extinction
Looking at the financials, Eskom is in serious trouble. It is in a death spiral with rising tariffs, leading to further drops in demand...
Cape Town residents may be spared #loadshedding – for now
While most of South Africa may experience stage 1 loadshedding on Friday due to industrial action at Eskom, the City of Cape Town has...