Electricity lottery time again
Today I had to come home early to get my posts done for today. Apparently we are being hit with electricity load shedding again this week. Yesterday wasn't so bad as we were out from 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm last night.I don't mind it when it is short bursts, but not everyday please.
There is no reason for this as the weather is not cold and a pleasant 25 degrees most days. I honestly don't see where the pressure on the grid is coming from,with little information available and just not knowing.
The Electricity board has produced a timetable for this weeks events, but they haven't stuck to it so it is a lottery again. Durban was hit today from 12 Midday to 10 pm tonight which is a bit much really. We are set to go off sometime today so hence the time pressure on my posts.
Here is a load shedding shot of a calendar. Green is ok, yellow has a risk attached to it and red is you are screwed. I see February and March are more red than anything else so not great news apparently.
I have looked at the solar option and that is a must do. The price is not that bad and this kind of action is going to bite the electricity department in the backside. More and more businesses and houses are going to move off the grid and they will be like beacons. Last night i could see one or two houses on the neighboring hillside that had power still and I am sure if one was to have a look in 5 years it will be the total opposite.
Image source raynorelectricnj.com andbusinesstech.co.za
wow sir cryptoandcoffee, the entire country is on a freaking chart for when they won't have electricity. Man, that just isn't right. You're right. With those clowns running the show then the way to go is solar.
Oh no! Does it mean Durban do not have regular electricity but a timetable which is uncertain? Is the electricity there supported by government? Solar technology is quite a hit now.
The whole country is on a timetable that no one sticks to. Yes the government controls the electricity supply which is not good. Solar is coming slowly but we still have to pay to have a licence to install it. The government doesn't want people to go onto solar as they are worried they will lose everyone.
Oh man. I couldn't imagine the life which is full of uncertainty. Without electricity, most of the things we could not do. What if you cook halfway then no ectricity? (oh ya, are you all using gas?) How do people work there in office? Does it mean no electricity then all go back home 🤔 that would be a huge lost to company too.
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Some businesses have generators and some don't. Normally it is only for 4 hours at a time , but today was 5 hours for us. It is not good for business or home life. Companies are having losses due to this.
Thanks for sharing. This broaden my mind. I did not know about this. 👍
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A shit load of red . Ul be going down to the DIY store buying a generator
Reminds me of communist times. Don't want those times back any more, hell no!