No load-shedding is anticipated for today, power utility Eskom said on Monday. “Eskom is not load shedding today and does not anticipate that there will be any load shedding tomorrow as additional units have been returned from maintenance,” it said in a statement. This as the country experienced rolling blackouts at the weekend after one of the silos at the Majuba power station in Mpumalanga cracked and later collapsed on Saturday. The silo had housed over 10 000 tons of coal. Work at … [Read more...] about No Load Shedding expected today
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Business calls for clear communication regarding power grid status
Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber CEO Kevin Hustler commented on Eskom's recent unexpected load shedding today saying: "Out of necessity, and as part of their efforts to protect themselves from electricity outages, many businesses in Nelson Mandela Bay have effective contingency plans in place to deal with load shedding and power outages. A reliable and sustainable supply of electricity is critical to every business operating in Nelson Mandela Bay and South Africa. We join the South African … [Read more...] about Business calls for clear communication regarding power grid status
Load Shedding
Power utility Eskom said that the power system is projected to be severely constrained due to the loss of 1 800 MW at the Majuba power station on Saturday. According to Eskom, the loss at the Majuba power station was caused by damage to the central coal storage silo. As a result, Eskom started implementing stage 1 of rotational load shedding on Sunday 2 November from 08:00 until 22:00 according to the published load shedding schedules available at http://loadshedding.eskom.co.za/. A … [Read more...] about Load Shedding
National Electricity Safety Week launched
Eskom has launched the National Electricity Safety Week, which promotes and educates the public on the safe use of electricity. National Electricity Week runs from 11 - 17 August. "Every year, innocent lives are lost as a consequence of the unsafe use of electricity, particularly in the form of illegal connections. We believe that one injury or fatality as a result of the unsafe use of electricity is one too many. "We have identified that the biggest contributors to electrical … [Read more...] about National Electricity Safety Week launched
The on again off again load shedding warnings continue
Eskom has declared the expected “System Emergency”, we will be loadshedding in the evening Peak between 5pm and 8pm this evening according to the schedules. They are currently moving to Stage one but this could easily deteriorate into stage 2. … [Read more...] about The on again off again load shedding warnings continue
Electicity supply will remain tight today
Following Wednesday's electricity cuts, the power system is expected to remain tight on Thursday evening, says Eskom. At around 5:30pm on Wednesday, two units at Duvha and Kendal power stations tripped and a portion of the capacity normally imported from Cahora Bassa became unavailable. "As a result, a reduction in electricity demand was required between 6pm and 8pm in order to balance the electricity system, which was implemented according to Eskom's load shedding schedule," said the … [Read more...] about Electicity supply will remain tight today
Time to check those generators
The electricity grid will be under significant strain today and tomorrow from 17:30 to 18:30pm. While the load increases significantly during the evening peak from 17:00pm to 21:00pm, the system demand is at the greatest risk during the period from 17:30 to 18:30pm. Please switch off all office equipment before leaving the office, and switch off geysers for this hour in particular. Retailers can assist by switching off all non-essential loads during this hour. Help us beat the peak by … [Read more...] about Time to check those generators
Power supply …. tight, very tight
As maintenance work at Eskom plants is reduced to ensure electricity supply, South Africa's power system will remain tight this winter, the company's acting CEO Collin Matjila said on Thursday. "The country still remains vulnerable," Matjila told media at Eskom's Quarterly State of the System briefing, as the country heads into winter. Matjila said this winter, the entity anticipates that the load will increase to 36 gigawatts (GW), with maintenance expected to continue but at a lesser … [Read more...] about Power supply …. tight, very tight
Power system “severely constrained”
Eskom warned today of a "severely constrained" power system due to the unavailability of some of its generating units. "The power system is severely constrained today due to the unavailability of some of our generating units, and Eskom calls on consumers to urgently switch off electrical heaters, geysers, pool pumps and all non-essential appliances. We require voluntary savings of at least 10% in order to manage demand," the utility said in a statement. The parastatal said it had noted … [Read more...] about Power system “severely constrained”
No blackouts foreseen but use power wisely
As the country heads into the winter months, power utility Eskom, which does not foresee rolling blackouts, has urged the public to be energy efficient. "We are still busy with our maintenance [of power plants] plan but we are cutting back naturally at this time of the year as the demand for electricity increases but at this stage everything is under control. If we do have a problem in winter it will be for a short sharp peak in the evening. It's not a rolling blackout scenario," Eskom … [Read more...] about No blackouts foreseen but use power wisely
No immediate risk of load shedding: Eskom
There is no immediate risk of load shedding - after an apparent over pressurisation incident at Duvha power station in Mpumalanga, Eskom said on Monday. "Eskom experienced an apparent over pressurisation incident on the boiler of Unit 3 at Duvha. After a boiler tube leak alarm, the boiler tripped on a high pressure alarm. Upon inspection, damage was observed in the boiler and surrounding equipment," said the utility in a statement on Monday night. The incident happened just before midnight … [Read more...] about No immediate risk of load shedding: Eskom
South Africa saved 575 MW of power during Earth Hour
South Africans saved a total 575 MW of electricity - enough electricity to power a city the size of Polokwane - during Earth Hour on Saturday, says Eskom. As part of its support for the Earth Hour campaign, Eskom measured the reduction in electricity used during the hour against typical consumption for this time on an average Saturday evening. Eskom had also switched off non-essential lighting at all its offices around the country, except at strategic facilities for security … [Read more...] about South Africa saved 575 MW of power during Earth Hour
I suppose that the coal didn’t get that wet this time around ….
Load shedding or the declaration of a power emergency is not foreseen as wet weather conditions are starting to clear up, Eskom said on Monday. Eskom spokesperson Andrew Etzinger said that as the rainy weather subsided over the weekend, the electricity parastatal's power stations have seen an improved performance. The rainy weather has resulted in coal used to generate electricity becoming wet and therefore making it difficult for Eskom to fuel the country's power stations. Earlier this … [Read more...] about I suppose that the coal didn’t get that wet this time around ….
Unplanned outages to reduce going into winter
Eskom CEO Brian Dames says the country's power system remains "vulnerable" but unplanned outages will reduce going into winter. He also said that while the system had stabilised by late Thursday afternoon, a possibility of another power emergency being declared remains. Briefing the media on Friday, a day after Eskom declared an emergency on the power system, CEO Dames said the state-owned utility has, following the 2008 load shedding, put several systems in place to respond to unforeseen … [Read more...] about Unplanned outages to reduce going into winter
Eskom says it is in better position to manage load shedding
Eskom is in a much better position to manage load shedding than in the last episode in 2008, Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba said today. Editor: Before you start rejoicing, examine carefully what old Maswervy said - "in a much better position to manage load shedding" and NOT in a better position to REDUCE load shedding. Pull the other one Maswervy, and REDUCE load shedding to make it all better for hard hit taxpayers and others who contribute to keeping Eskom barely … [Read more...] about Eskom says it is in better position to manage load shedding
