Loadshedding
Energy Regulator approves two outstanding licences for new grid company 
By: Terence Creamer 18th September 2023 The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has approved the two licence applications required for the operationalisation of the National... →
Diesel supply problem blamed for low OCGT use during intense loadshedding week
By: Terence Creamer 17th September 2023 Eskom has confirmed that problems in the diesel supply chain last week meant that it did not operate its open-cycle gas turbines (OCGTs) as “hard”... →
Further reprieve from Stage 6 over the weekend, Eskom says
By: News24Wire 15th September 2023 Loadshedding will be reduced to Stages 2 and 4 over the weekend, Eskom said in a statement on Friday afternoon. Stage 4 loadshedding was... →
SA imported an entire Eskom power station's worth of solar panels - in just 6 months
By: News24Wire 15th September 2023 South Africa quadrupled its solar panel imports from China in the first half of 2023 to 3.4GW – which, at peak production, amounts to nearly the... →
High loadshedding stages 'temporary', as government assures it has measures to tackle blackouts
By: News24Wire 14th September 2023 Cabinet has been given the assurance that the current higher stages of loadshedding are temporary. This is according to Minister in the Presidency... →
Cabinet consulted on IRP update, but further input required before public release
By: Terence Creamer 14th September 2023 Cabinet was consulted on the updated Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for electricity during its meeting on September 13, but the document will be... →
Pieterse says results of State configuration review could be made known before November
By: Terence Creamer 12th September 2023 New National Treasury director-general Dr Duncan Pieterse reports that recommendations arising from a joint review by the National Treasury and the... →
SIU’s Mothibi says contents of private Eskom investigation ‘cannot be ignored’
By: Terence Creamer 12th September 2023 Special Investigating Unit head Advocate Andy Mothibi says the fact that former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter did not receive board authorisation to... →
Stage 6 overnight, with higher stages of loadshedding all week
By: News24Wire 12th September 2023 Stage 5 loadshedding will continue until 16:00 on Tuesday - followed by Stage 6 overnight until 05:00 Wednesday, Eskom said in a statement. This... →
DA wants Nersa to re-evaluate electricity tariff increase
By: Thabi Shomolekae 11th September 2023 The Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Monday its latest court application seeks to force the National Electricity Regulator of South Africa (Nersa)... →
Non-stop Stage 4 until further notice after breakdowns
By: News24Wire 11th September 2023 Due to breakdowns at Arnot, Duvha and Grootvlei power stations, as well as the delay in returning generating units to service, Stage 4 loadshedding... →
