Imagine coming home after a long day’s work, looking forward to a warm meal and a relaxing bath, only to find your house in all darkness. Your fridge stops running, your Wi-Fi disconnects, and...

The economic and operational consequences of load shedding are far-reaching, particularly for businesses unprepared for prolonged outages. As utilities escalate load shedding stages to balance grid demand, companies grapple with unpredictable downtime, inflated operational...

This past year was one of the most challenging times for load-shedding, and many fear this year will be more, or even worse. Somewhat surprisingly, that hasn’t been the case. Eskom hasn’t scheduled load-shedding since March...

Every South African is all too familiar with “rolling blackouts” — you just know them by a different name. In most parts of the world, scheduled power outages are a relatively rare occurrence… In South Africa,...

Power supply issues resurfaced at the beginning of 2025, as Eskom faced ongoing challenges, leading to an increase in load-shedding. The North West province experienced many blackouts, leaving residents wondering what to expect with...

Load shedding is a system-wide response to South Africa's electricity challenges. While it ultimately supports the resilience and integrity of the South African energy grid, it disrupts daily life, leading residents to question the...

Looking for the best generator for load shedding?  At EcoFlow, we have power solutions for just about every need. With our solar generators, you can keep your home powered during planned or unplanned outages while...

Load-shedding leaves households in the dark and businesses scrambling to keep the lights on, but load-shedding bulbs can provide critical illumination during regular and necessary power outages. Are they worth the investment? Learn what load-shedding...