Tag: Electricity

Iran bans crypto mining in the face of widespread blackouts

Unlicensed mining operations, increased manufacturing and a drop in hydroelectric supply mean that the Iranian government has to take drastic action on the cryptocurrency mining sector.

Eskom implements Stage 2 loadshedding until 22:00 on Tuesday

Eskom cites several plants losing generating capacity as the reason for the latest bout of loadshedding, which lasts until Tuesday evening.

Stage 2 Loadshedding to be implemented at 21:00 tonight as system remains vulnerable

The latest stage 2 loadshedding is planned from 21:00 tonight until 05:00 tomorrow morning, but could be expected as system is vulnerable.

Eskom to implement load reduction from 17:00 this afternoon in selected Gauteng areas

The power utility is implementing load reduction in areas prone to illegal connections, meter bypasses and vandalism.

Free USSD service launched for those who qualify for Free Basic Electricity tokens

As South Africans practice physical distancing, a USSD service gives indigent households easier access to their Free Basic Electricity tokens for free.

How to get in contact with Eskom during lockdown

Eskom has said it will only be attending to “critical services” during lockdown. Here’s how to contact the utility should you experience an unplanned outage.

VodaPay customers get 10% more water and electricity from purchases this month

Purchase R200 of electricity and you’ll get R20 of electricity for free when you use VodaPay in March.

Schneider Electric – SA needs to invest in digitisation of its electrical network

Ahead of this week’s Africa Energy Indaba, Schneider Electric’s Johnathan Duncan, highlights the importance of digitisation for the country’s electrical network.

Eskom – No loadshedding today, but possibility has increased

The power utility aims to go a third day in a row without loadshedding.

Eskom – No loadshedding expected today

The power utility has offered South Africans a slight reprieve.

Eskom COO implores government to allow other energy firms to supply power

Eskom faces a double edged sword where demand must be met and maintenance must be done, but the situation requires assistance.

iKhokha adds the ability to buy prepaid products like water, electricity, airtime and more

IKhokha Vend is a new offering being delivered in partnership with Massmart, and promises to help small businesses do more for customers.

No loadshedding for today says Eskom but grid vulnerable

Eskom has replenished diesel and water reserves but the grid remains vulnerable to unexpected breakdowns.

Eskom says electricity grid is vulnerable, risk of loadshedding high

A number of generating units were lost at the weekend and Eskom has warned of an increased risk of loadshedding as a result.

Eskom says its power grid is stable and progressing toward full recovery

The power grid looks stable and loadshedding isn’t on the cards, for now at least.

Medupi Unit 1 successfully synchronised to national grid

While the Medupi Unit 1 was successfully synchronised with the grid it will be another six to nine months before it’s fully operational.

The risk of loadshedding will increase if the economy grows – Eskom

According to an Eskom board member we have a choice – prosper, or have power.

City Power’s pre-paid vending system back online but isn’t out of the woods yet

A number of systems remain offline but at least City Power customers can now purchase pre-paid electricity.