Joburg's City Power to implement load reduction Mon-Fri due to cold weather increasing demand, risking grid collapse; Eskom load shedding may coincide.
Joburg's City Power to implement load reduction from Monday to protect its grid from total collapse due to cold weather increasing demand for electricity. Overloading puts equipment at risk of explosion or fire, causing widespread outages. Despite warnings, residents have not reduced electricity consumption. If Eskom reinstates load shedding, load reduction will continue together with load shedding.
June 08, 2024
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