Category Archives: Power Quality Matters
Power Quality Matters involve detecting phase imbalances and ensuring that all phasors have equal magnitudes and are symmetrically phase-shifted by 120 degrees relative to each other.
Best Practices, Power Quality Consulting, Power Quality Matters, Power Quality Monitoring
Physics vs. Code
Jun
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The Beautiful, Expensive Mess of Modern Power
Jun
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Jun
Reforming NERSA requires more than cosmetic changes—it demands a comprehensive approach rooted in accountability, transparency, and technical competence. As South Africa’s energy future hangs in the balance, the regulator must evolve from reactive decision-making to proactive governance. By strengthening oversight, aligning with international best practices, and prioritizing consumer protection, reform can restore trust, stabilize the sector, and ensure that energy regulation serves the public interest rather than perpetuating inefficiency.
Unbalanced power networks are more than a technical nuisance—they erode efficiency, shorten equipment lifespans, and inflate operating costs. Understanding power quality is essential for identifying hidden risks such as voltage fluctuations, harmonics, and load imbalances. By prioritizing monitoring and corrective strategies, organizations can improve reliability, reduce downtime, and ensure that their energy systems support both sustainability and long-term profitability.
NERSA’s role in South Africa’s electricity sector is pivotal, yet increasingly contested. As the regulator, it must balance utility sustainability with consumer protection, but inefficiencies, opaque processes, and inconsistent decision-making have eroded trust. A critical examination reveals the urgent need for reform—strengthening transparency, aligning with global best practices, and ensuring that regulation drives stability, efficiency, and fairness across the energy landscape.
Best Practices, Power Quality Consulting, Power Quality Matters, Power Quality Monitoring
The Ghost in the Machine
Jun
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The R100-Million Battery Blunder
Jun
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