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In January 2008 Eskom introduced "load shedding", planned rolling blackouts based on a rotating schedule, in periods where short supply threatens the integrity of the grid.
Demand-side management has focussed on encouraging consumers to conserve power during peak periods in order to reduce the incidence of load shedding.
Due to the South African government's attempted privatisation of Eskom in... more >>>
Surviving Load Shedding
Do you know what is important when you’re building or buying a power backup solution for your home or your business?
Learn what the backup power supply options are, what the systems consist of, what equipment to buy when your building your own and what questions... more >>>
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