JOHANNESBURG - Energy analysts say that stage eight power cuts are no longer a distant reality but a real risk.
But power cuts were reduced to stage two overnight and will be ramped up to stage four again in the evening.“This was something that was implemented in 2007/8 when we started experiencing load shedding as a guide and I don’t think they ever thought it would get to a point where we need to shed more than 8,000 megawatts and I think the system is telling them that after fighting this battle for 15 years, there probably will be additional stages of load shedding,” Mashele said.
Energy experts say that Cape Town's geography and the nature of its hydroelectric system sets it apart from the rest of the country as far as blackout schedules are concerned. The rest of South Africa is probably envious of residents in the City of Cape Town as the municipality manages to stay two stages below the rest of the country in terms of power cuts.Energy analysts say the city has benefitted from the Steenbras power station, because it has retained ownership of infrastructure.
Energy analyst? How does one study for such a role? I'd really love such a career of continuously talking bullshiit and get paid
Privatize this crap and let’s move on