Eskom announced today that it will implement stage 1 load shedding and curtailment from 16:00 today, which is likely to continue until 22:00 this evening. https://twitter.com/Eskom_SA/status/598459757654052864 "Any unexpected changes on the vulnerable and constrained power system could lead to a change in the load shedding stage at short notice," Eskom warned. Week of load shedding Eskom started the week off with stage 1 load shedding just after 16:00 without warning, only notifying the … [Read more...] about Stage 1 from 4:00 pm today
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Eskom’s 25.3% Tariff Application
The National Energy Regulator (Nersa) will only make a decision whether it will authorise Eskom’s application to hike tariffs by 25.3% on June 29, 2015. Nersa said in a statement that it had determined the timelines for processing Eskom’s application for the selective reopening of the Third Multi-Year Price Determination (MYPD3) decision for the 2015/16 to 2017/18 period on Wednesday. Energy expert Chris Yelland tweeted that the public should bear in mind that Eskom already implemented … [Read more...] about Eskom’s 25.3% Tariff Application
Stage 2 from 16h00
Eskom announced that stage 2 load shedding would be implemented from 16:00 until 22:00 on Tuesday. The announcement was made on Twitter at 13:20. Energy expert Chris Yelland told Fin24 that with higher planned maintenance, unplanned maintenance, as well as the winter season starting to affect usage, South Africans should expect more load shedding, more frequently. On Monday Eskom implemented stage 1 load shedding just after 16:00 without warning, only notifying the media and public about half … [Read more...] about Stage 2 from 16h00
Will we or won’t we load shed today?
The chances of load shedding on Tuesday are medium for the day and high for the evening, Eskom said in a tweet on Tuesday. On Monday Eskom implemented stage 1 load shedding just after 16:00 without warning, only notifying the media and public about half an hour later. It moved to stage 2 load shedding within an hour, blaming a further shortage of generation capacity on additional units that had to be taken out of service for unplanned maintenance caused by technical faults. The … [Read more...] about Will we or won’t we load shed today?
Eskom sneaks a Stage 1 in
Eskom implemented stage 1 load shedding at 16:03 today, which is likely to continue until 22:00 this evening. This is due to a shortage of generation capacity as several units are currently out of service due to maintenance and increased demand. The electricity system remains significantly constrained today and for the rest of the week. This means that the risk of load shedding is very high during evening peak. We therefore request that South Africans continue to use electricity sparingly and … [Read more...] about Eskom sneaks a Stage 1 in
We start with Stage 1 today
Eskom has confirmed that stage 1 load shedding would take place from 10:00 until 22:00 on Friday. The City of Cape Town tweeted that Area 11 would experience load shedding from 10:00 to 12:30 ahead of Eskom's official tweet or media update. However, the media desk confirmed that stage 1 would be taking place for the majority of the day. On Thursday, Eskom shifted its stage 1 load shedding to stage 2, which meant it needed to increase its 1 000 MW electricity cut to 2 000 MW. "The … [Read more...] about We start with Stage 1 today
From none to 1 to 2
Eskom announced that it would move to Stage 2 at 18:05 on Wednesday 6 May 2015 and that this was due to a lack of generating capacity. Eskom initiated Stage 1 load shedding earlier than communicated on Wednesday, starting at 16:12 instead of 17:00, and said that it would likely continue until 22:00. "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 carried out in order to guarantee … [Read more...] about From none to 1 to 2
I told you so
With reference to this post earlier today - Remember what happened yesterday?: Eskom will implement stage 1 load shedding from 17:00 on Wednesday, which is likely to continue until 22:00 this evening. Eskom said because of maintenance, the system will again not be able to meet 1 000MW of demand during the evening peak period. "This means that although certain areas will be without electricity for a certain period, about 96% of South Africans will still continue to receive power supply at … [Read more...] about I told you so
Remember what happened yesterday?
Despite that Eskom is still confident that there will be no load shedding today - in a release Eskom said that it would like to inform the public that it does not anticipate that there will be load shedding for most of today, 06 May 2015, as there is currently enough electricity generating capacity to meet demand. (Editor: See what they did there by using the words 'most' and 'expect'?) In the past seven days (168 hours), Eskom has only had to load shed for about 10 hours and 47 minutes. … [Read more...] about Remember what happened yesterday?
Load Shedding, Rain and Cold
The Municipality implemented Stage 1 load shedding as of 17h00 today, 05 May 2015. This is due to a shortage of generation capacity as several units are currently out of service due to planned and unplanned outages. Any additional changes on the already vulnerable and constrained power system could lead to a change in the stage of load shedding at short notice. Customers are urged to reduce their consumption in order to reduce the severity of load shedding. … [Read more...] about Load Shedding, Rain and Cold
Eskom’s commitment to “keep the lights on”
There will be no load shedding for the first half of the day as Eskom currently has enough electricity generating capacity to meet demand, the power utility said on Monday. Eskom has managed to limit load shedding to just over four hours in the past seven days as it continued its maintenance festival for the second consecutive long weekend. "In the past seven days (168 hours), Eskom has only had to load shed for four hours and 31 minutes," Eskom said in a statement. Eskom implemented … [Read more...] about Eskom’s commitment to “keep the lights on”
A new evening load shedding pattern emerges
Chances of load shedding on Wednesday was medium for the morning and very high for the evening, dependent on the performance of the power plant, Eskom said in a tweet this morning. https://twitter.com/Eskom_SA/status/590723542087573505 Of course the 'Glass Half Full' amongst us will view the above tweet with a certain amount of sarcasm or, as someone else told me - aggression - or as someone else will think; "another opportunity to extend my hate speech". I on the other hand view the tweet … [Read more...] about A new evening load shedding pattern emerges
Just in case you forget the name Eskom ……
Eskom will implement stage 1 load shedding (1 000 MW cut) for the tenth day in a row, but only from 17:00 to 22:00 on Tuesday as it tries to minimise the power cuts during the day. The power utility informed users via Twitter just before 14:00. Earlier on Tuesday, Eskom has announced that there will be no load shedding for the first half of the day. In a statement, the power utility said that there is enough electricity generating capacity to meet demand. "The power system is stable at … [Read more...] about Just in case you forget the name Eskom ……
Stage 1 load shedding expected to continue to 22h00
Eskom says stage 1 load shedding, which started at 8:00 am on Sunday 19 April, is expected to continue until 10:00pm. The electricity supply system remains very constrained and vulnerable due to a shortage of generation capacity as several units are currently out of service due to planned and unplanned outages. "Eskom would like to assure customers that load shedding is implemented as a necessary measure to protect the power system. "Any additional changes on the already vulnerable and … [Read more...] about Stage 1 load shedding expected to continue to 22h00
Sorry for you as we slip to Stage 2
Load shedding and load curtailment moved from Stage 1 to Stage 2 at 10:00 on Friday and is expected to continue until 22:00. "This is due to a further shortage of generation capacity and to build up reserves to lessen the impact of load shedding," the utility said. This is the sixth day in a row that Eskom has implemented stage 2 load shedding, which is when the utility requires 2 000MW less usage by its customers. The electricity supply system remains very vulnerable due to a shortage … [Read more...] about Sorry for you as we slip to Stage 2
