Load-limiting confusion
Eskom’s load-limiting pilot project, aimed at allowing households to continue using non-power-hungry appliances during load-shedding, has raised questions regarding its application in complexes with communal power feeds.
Renewable transition made load-shedding worse – Mantashe
Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe has stated that part of the load-shedding experienced in South Africa is a result of attempting to transition away from coal too quickly.
How much a home battery and inverter can increase your electricity bill
Installing a battery and inverter system without solar generation capacity in South Africa can lead to a significant increase in monthly electricity bills. Even during lower stages of load-shedding, recharging common lithium-ion battery sizes can substantially impact the electricity bill.
Big turn for load shedding in South Africa
According to independent energy analyst Pieter Jordaan, the recent suspensions of daytime load shedding in South Africa have had a significant impact on the country’s load shedding trendline.
Good news about Eskom
Moody’s Investors Service believes that South Africa’s plan to provide debt relief to struggling power utility Eskom and potentially write off municipalities’ arrears to the company will improve liquidity and reduce funding risks for the government.