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Eskom announces stage 6 until further notice https://lnkd.in/diHZFwve MyBroadband

Eskom announces stage 6 until further notice Another unit has broken down at Medupi power station.

Stage 4 will be implemented from 16:00 on Sunday 5 March until Tuesday morning

Southern Sun Solar on Twitter “Stage 4 will be implemented from 16:00 today until Tuesday morning ”

Eskom chairman begs South Africans to install solar instead of using Eskom’s service
https://dailyinvestor.com/south-africa/9618/eskom-chairman-begs-south-africans-to-install-solar-instead-of-using-eskoms-service/

Eskom chairman begs South Africans to install solar instead of using Eskom’s service Eskom chairman Mpho Makwana made a unique request – he asked South Africans to prioritise installing solar on their roofs to use as little of Eskom’s products as possible.

will continue to be implemented at Stage 4 until 16:00 today. Thereafter, Stage 5 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 05:00 on Friday. Stage 4 loadshedding will again be implemented from 05:00 on Friday until 05:00 on Saturday

Loadshedding will continue to be implemented at Stage 4 until 16:00 today. Thereafter, Stage 5 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 05:00 on Friday. Stage 4 loadshedding will again be implemented from 05:00 on Friday until 05:00 on Saturday

Government plans to offer tax rebates for solar panel installations at homes https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-02-22-government-plans-to-offer-tax-rebates-for-solar-panel-installations-at-homes/?utm_source=socialshare&utm_medium=twitter

BUDGET 2023: Government plans to offer tax rebates for solar panel installations at homes How it will work is that individuals and households will be able to receive a tax rebate to the value of 25% of the cost of any new or unused solar panels that they have bought. This incentive does not include inverter or battery purchases.

When it's worth installing a R200,000 solar power backup system

When it’s worth installing a R200,000 solar power backup system We calculated the net gain or loss homeowners would get from installing a R200,000 solar system for a range of home values based on estimates from Only Realty.

The City of Cape Town leading the way

Chris Yelland on Twitter “Seems like City of Cape Town is leading the way and putting the National Energy Crisis Committee, (NECCOM), Eskom and other municipalities in South Africa to shame.”

Mayor announces policy shift allowing commercial and industrial electricity generators to sell energy to the City.
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City of Cape Town Link Sharing a City of Cape Town Page...

Eskom says it won’t make promises on the end of load shedding

https://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/news/eskom-says-it-wont-make-promises-on-the-end-of-load-shedding-96cf217c-e2ad-42ab-8630-0494636ad1d3

Eskom says it won’t make promises on the end of load shedding Eskom bosses have refused to commit to exactly when load shedding would end. Although they want to end the power cuts in less than a fortnight.

https://mybroadband.co.za/news/energy/450830-eskom-announces-all-day-stage-6-load-shedding-with-bad-news-for-the-weekend.html?fbclid=IwAR3n-ebK4wYYLxsiR2F4J-_1I9kNwe_mKsvAJMILNHK-QBBQhxngON_Lt1k

Eskom announces all-day stage 6 load-shedding — with bad news for the weekend Eskom is continuing to struggle to get workers to return to plants. Here is the utility’s load-shedding forecast for the next few days.

https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2022-04-20-eskom-working-flat-out-to-avoid-a-total-system-blackout-andre-de-ruyter/

POWER ALERT UPDATE: Eskom working flat-out to avoid a total system blackout — Andre de Ruyter As generating units come back online, Stage 4 power cuts are set to be reduced to Level 3 on Wednesday evening.

The ESKOM blocks that apply to the Stellenbosch Municipal area (WC024) are Block 2, Block 8 and Block 16.

🔹 Block 2: Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch University, Ida’s Valley, Die Boord, Paradyskloof, CBD and surrounding areas

🔹 Block 8: Cloetesville, De Zalze, Franschhoek, Groendal, Jamestown, Raithby, Koelenhof, Kylemore, Kayamandi, Vlottenburg, Plankenburg, La Motte, Lanquedoc, Lynedoch, Johannesdal and Pniel.

🔹 Block 16: Klapmuts, Bloekombos, Muldersvlei

https://stellenbosch.gov.za/eskom-schedule/

The ESKOM blocks that apply to the Stellenbosch Municipal area (WC024) are Block 2, Block 8 and Block 16.

🔹 Block 2: Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch University, Ida’s Valley, Die Boord, Paradyskloof, CBD and surrounding areas

🔹 Block 8: Cloetesville, De Zalze, Franschhoek, Groendal, Onder Papegaaiberg, Jamestown, Raithby, Koelenhof, Kylemore, Kayamandi, Vlottenburg, Plankenburg, La Motte, Lanquedoc, Lynedoch, Johannesdal and Pniel.

🔹 Block 16: Klapmuts, Bloekombos, Muldersvlei
https://stellenbosch.gov.za/eskom-schedule/

Wishing our clients and partners a Happy New Year! Thank you for hanging with us through the highs and lows of 2021. We remain proud to be a role player toward energy solutions for your future and look forward to being your partner in 2022.

Eskom confirmation of an explosion at one of its coal-fired power stations

Explosion at Eskom power station Power utility Eskom has confirmed that an explosion has occurred at one of its coal-fired power stations.

Unit 4 news

Medupi explosion bad news for power prices and load-shedding The unavailability of Medupi Unit 4 has increased Eskom’s reliance on expensive diesel-powered gas turbines and could result in a shortfall of generating capacity when more smelters resume operations next month.

Shock data for South Africa https://businesstech.co.za/news/energy/506580/shock-load-shedding-data-for-south-africa/ via
BusinessTech

Shock load shedding data for South Africa Electricity load-shedding will halve GDP growth this year and cost the country 275,000 in potential jobs, says analysts at professional services firm PwC.

We are deeply saddened by the past weeks’ unrest. It has caused the loss of lives and destruction across our country. Our thoughts are with those families, businesses and facilities that have been affected. None of our installed systems have been affected and our installation partners and their teams are monitoring the situation to allow everyone to remain safe. We value the hard work and effort from all of our industry and the South Africans across our rainbow nation to protect each other. To all those who are directly affected by the unrest - our thoughts are with you.

Eskom will implement Stage 3 load-shedding from 08:00 to 22:00 on Thursday, as per an update received from Eskom.

Eskom will implement Stage 3 load-shedding from 08:00 to 22:00 on Thursday, as per an update received from Eskom.

CCT will move to Stage 3 loadshedding from 17h00 to 22h00, then revert to Stage 2 from 22h00 to 06h00.

We apologise for any confusion caused.

The City is protecting customers as much as possible.

Tips
• Avoid peak time traffic where possible.
• Keep devices charged.
• Switch off non-essential electrical appliances to avoid nuisance tripping.
• Let us know if your power stays off for longer than the load-shedding schedule.

REMEMBER: SERVICE REQUESTS MAY INCREASE AS A RESULT OF ESKOM'S LOAD-SHEDDING. YOUR PATIENCE IS APPRECIATED.

City’s service channels (please only use one channel):
SMS: 31220 (standard charges apply)
Email: [email protected]
Online: www.capetown.gov.za/servicerequests

will increase load-shedding to stage 4 on Wednesday afternoon due to three more unit breakdowns at its coal power stations.

Load-shedding just got worse — get ready for Stage 4 Eskom will increase load-shedding to stage 4 on Wednesday afternoon due to three more unit breakdowns at its coal power stations.

Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 this afternoon until 05:00 tomorrow morning, with a possibility of loadshedding throughout the week

Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 this afternoon until 05:00 tomorrow morning, with a possibility of loadshedding throughout the week

update: We are currently in stage 2.

We are currently in stage 2.

Eskom schedules can be accessed from the following channels:

👉Loadshedding website http://loadshedding.eskom.co.za
👉Call 086 003 7566
👉MyEskom app https://www.eskom.co.za/Pages/MyEskomApp.aspx

Software giant Oracle has cut Eskom off from essential technical services the utility has previously said were crucial to its operations

Oracle cuts Eskom IT support Software giant Oracle has cut Eskom off from essential technical services the utility has previously said were crucial to its operations.

has announced it will implement Stage 2 on Tuesday night due to a shortage of generation capacity

Eskom implements Stage 2 load-shedding Eskom has announced it will implement Stage 2 load-shedding on Tuesday night due to a shortage of generation capacity.