Maak julle reg vir n Lang Tyd van #Loadshedding Brad Mulder Load-shedding expected to recommence from Thursday SOUTH AFRICA 10 December 2014 Eskom is battling to provide reliable electricity supplies, and the power utility has warned the situation could last months. JOHANNESBURG - More power cuts have been forecast for Thursday and Friday. Eskom is battling to provide reliable electricity supplies, and the power utility has warned the situation could last for months. Eskom is the largest electricity producer in Africa and among the top seven in the world, but even if South Africans use electricity sparingly, load-shedding will be a reality for the next 18 months. Notice can be given if demand exceeds supply, but the lights can also be switched off due to unplanned outages. Some places are protected from power cuts – like public transport, coal mines, police stations, hospitals and airports. Load-shedding only happens as a last resort and depends on the amount of electricity that needs to be saved to prevent the grid from collapsing. If the grid were to collapse, it could take a month to get the grid back up. Stoves, tumble dryers, air conditioning units or heaters, geysers and pools use the most electricity, but even switching off kettles and small appliances can make a difference.
Posted on: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 06:26:03 +0000
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