Eskom data shows that it is dangerously close to exceeding a threshold for power station breakdowns that would likely result in stage 2 power cuts.

Eskom data shows that it is dangerously close to exceeding a threshold for power station breakdowns that would likely result in stage 2 power cuts.

Eskom’s unplanned capacity loss factor has reached levels that the power utility warned would cause widespread load-shedding.

Eskom’s unplanned capacity loss factor has reached levels that the power utility warned would cause widespread load-shedding.

Eskom's current monthly average of unplanned breakdowns is at its highest level in a year, suggest the power utility is just barely avoiding...

Eskom's current monthly average of unplanned breakdowns is at its highest level in a year, suggest the power utility is just barely avoiding...

South Africa's 25 largest solar power plants contribute just under 2,100MW of capacity to the grid — enough to prevent two stages of load-shedding...

South Africa's 25 largest solar power plants contribute just under 2,100MW of capacity to the grid — enough to prevent two stages of load-shedding...

While trying to compensate for lost demand, Eskom's price increases are further disincentivising its use as a power source.

While trying to compensate for lost demand, Eskom's price increases are further disincentivising its use as a power source.