Eskom has not implemented load shedding over the past 17 successive days, it said on Wednesday. The power system is currently stable with a low risk of load shedding, Eskom said. "This will enable Eskom to carry out its planned maintenance." Eskom’s aim is to meet the country’s electricity needs and maintain its power generating units with minimal or no load shedding. However, should Eskom experience additional generating unit failure, the possibility of load shedding may … [Read more...] about 17 Days and Counting
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Could it be a record?
Eskom has not implemented load shedding over the past 16 successive days, it said on Tuesday. With the power system currently being stable, there is a low risk of load shedding today enabling Eskom to carry out its planned maintenance. Monday's evening peak demand for electricity (30 722MW) was met by available capacity (32 171MW). "Eskom's aim is to meet the country's electricity needs and maintain its power generating units with minimal or no load shedding. However, should we … [Read more...] about Could it be a record?
So will we or won’t we see load shedding today?
There has been no load shedding for close to two weeks as the power system is currently constrained but stable, said Eskom on Thursday. "Eskom's aim is to meet the country's electricity needs and maintain its power generating units with minimal or no load shedding," said Eskom. However the likelihood of load shedding during this evening's peak period, between 5pm and 9pm, remains a possibility should the utility experience an additional generating unit failure. The week of 17 to 23 … [Read more...] about So will we or won’t we see load shedding today?
We wake up to a Number ONE
At 7:00 am this morning Eskom announced; "Stage 1 loadshedding currently in progress due to technical faults. Loadshedding expected to end at 22:00." followed by more 'clarity' saying; "Due to increased demand and units being on maintenance load shedding stage 1 has been implemented and this is likely to be until 22:00." Click on each of the links below to download the different load shedding stages from 6 July to 6 September 2015: Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 1 Nelson … [Read more...] about We wake up to a Number ONE
Stage 1 this cold day
Eskom just tweeted; "Eskom will implement stage 1 load shedding from 17:00 today, which is likely to continue until 22:00 this evening." Click on each of the links below to download the different load shedding stages from 6 July to 6 September 2015: Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 1 Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 2 Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 3 Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 4 Sponsored by: Straton Solar Stage 1 affected Groups in … [Read more...] about Stage 1 this cold day
Stage 2 Again Today
Eskom will implement stage 2 load shedding from 08:00 this morning. This is likely to continue until 22:00 this evening. "[This is]... because of a shortage of generating capacity as some of our power stations’ units are currently on maintenance. We will also use the day to build up reserves for the week ahead," it said in a statement. "Eskom would like to assure customers that load shedding is implemented as a necessary measure to protect the power system and to ensure that maintenance is … [Read more...] about Stage 2 Again Today
Stage 1 then Stage 2
Eskom announced earlier; "Stage 1 load shedding will commence from 12:00 and will move to stage 2 at 17:00. This is likely to continue until 22:00." Click on each of the links below to download the different load shedding stages from 6 July to 6 September 2015: Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 1 Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 2 Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 3 Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 4 Sponsored by: Straton Solar Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about Stage 1 then Stage 2
Stage 2 Started
And out of left field Eskom said earlier this afternoon; "Load shedding to be implemented in stage 2 from 17:00-22:00 due to increased demand & a shortage of generation capacity" Click on each of the links below to download the different load shedding stages from 6 July to 6 September 2015: Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 1 Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 2 Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 3 Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 4 Sponsored … [Read more...] about Stage 2 Started
We will probably have load shedding again this evening
The power system is currently stable and Eskom will be able to perform maintenance on a power station unit without implementing load shedding, the power utility said on Thursday morning. The power system is expected to be constrained during the evening peak period from 5pm to 9pm as a result of increased electricity demand and a power station unit being on maintenance. "As we are currently experiencing cold weather conditions across the country, we urge electricity users to consider energy … [Read more...] about We will probably have load shedding again this evening
Boo Hoo it is Stage 2
Eskom announced on Tuesday that it will implement load shedding stage 2 from from 17:00 until 22:00. Eskom said the power system was constrained but stable for most of the day today, thus enabling Eskom to perform maintenance without the need for load shedding. "However, due to increased electricity demand and a shortage of generation capacity due to power station units being on maintenance, Eskom will implement stage 2 load shedding from 17:00 today and is likely to continue until 22:00 this … [Read more...] about Boo Hoo it is Stage 2
Sunday Load Shedding Schedule
Eskom announced on Friday that load shedding would be implemented on Sunday from 08:00 until 22:00. "While we do not anticipate that there will be a need to implement load shedding tomorrow [Saturday], there will be load shedding on Sunday from 08:00 until 22:00," Eskom said in a statement. One supposes that the anticipated NO LOAD SHEDDING on Mandela Day is due to Eskom going beyond 67 minutes of service to the community. On Sunday, 19 July these groups will be affected: 08:00 - … [Read more...] about Sunday Load Shedding Schedule
Molefe’s contract renewal slammed
Acting Eskom CEO Brian Molefe has failed to boost the morale of his employees, said the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), after reports claimed the board had renewed his contract. "While the media credits … Molefe with reducing load shedding, Eskom employees regards him as a dismal failure in terms of boosting their moral," Paris Mashego, NUM energy sector coordinator, said in a statement on Wednesday. "It is NUM's view that load shedding must not only be attributed to lack of … [Read more...] about Molefe’s contract renewal slammed
Stage 1 today
Eskom will implement stage 1 load shedding from 17:00 on Tuesday, which is likely to continue until 22:00 this evening. "This is due to increased electricity demand and a shortage of generation capacity resulting from technical faults at some of our power station units," Eskom said in a statement on Tuesday. Click on each of the links below to download the different load shedding stages from 6 July to 6 September 2015: Nelson Mandela Bay PE Load Shedding Stage 1 Nelson Mandela Bay PE … [Read more...] about Stage 1 today
No load shedding predicted, BUT, brace yourselves anyway
With the power system being currently stable, Eskom says it is able to perform maintenance without load shedding. In a statement on Tuesday, Eskom said that the power system is however expected to be constrained during the evening peak period (5pm – 9pm) mainly as a result of increased electricity demand. "As we are currently experiencing cold weather conditions across the country, we urge electricity users to consider energy efficient ways of keeping warm," said Eskom. In winter, the … [Read more...] about No load shedding predicted, BUT, brace yourselves anyway
New Nelson Mandela Bay Load Shedding Schedules
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has developed new load shedding schedules for the winter months. The schedules are applicable from Monday, 6 July 2015 through to 6 September 2015. The areas have been done away with and now you only have to wrap your mind around which Group you are in. The Stage One to Stage Four Schedules along with a handy dropdown for you to find and confirm your Group are available on ONE PAGE HERE: Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Load Shedding Schedules to 6 … [Read more...] about New Nelson Mandela Bay Load Shedding Schedules
