Loadshedding Stages Explained

Loadshedding Stages Explained

Loadshedding Stages Explained  And how to overcome them Loadshedding Stages Explained: During times of high demand or system limits, the utility provider would apply loadshedding, a programmed power outage, to manage the supply and demand of energy. But what do the...
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) – The Definitive Guide

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) – The Definitive Guide

The Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) has quickly become part-and-parcel of life in South Africa. Since the first announcement of ‘load shedding’ in 2008, UPS systems have been adopted into many households. The devices protect valuable electronics from electrical...
Save Electricity with 9 Easy Steps

Save Electricity with 9 Easy Steps

Save electricity and become more power independent with these 9 tips and get ahead of the City of Cape Town’s tariff increase. 1: Save Electricity with Correct Meter Installation This is particularly important for homeowners, managing agents and body corporates....
Diesel Genset: The (Reliable) 2022 Energy Solution?

Diesel Genset: The (Reliable) 2022 Energy Solution?

The diesel genset, better known as a diesel generator, is positioned to provide a vital source of energy security for the private sector in South Africa. Eskom issued a statement in December of 2021 indicating that the utility provider has failed to meet its air...
Electricity Meters: Different Types (3 Most Common)

Electricity Meters: Different Types (3 Most Common)

Cities like Cape Town use large amounts of electricity and each consumer needs to be able to have their consumption metered. Electricity meters are a complex subject with so many advancements having taken place over the decades since the first patent in 1872. There...