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.
🚨 Public Participation and Transparency Needed for Eskom’s Tariff Increases! 🚨 Public hearings hosted by NERSA on Eskom’s tariff hikes often draw long lines of concerned citizens. Yet, are we truly addressing the core issues? 🔍 Transparency in maintenance records and cost estimates is crucial. Should we have to resort to legal action to obtain […]
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Introduction The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) is supposed to play a pivotal role in overseeing the electricity sector, ensuring compliance with national standards, and protecting consumer rights. Among its responsibilities is the management of customer complaints, particularly concerning power quality. Poor power quality can lead to significant inconveniences and financial losses for
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Over the past few months, it has become increasingly clear that the Electric Power Industry in South Africa is in dire need of reform. Insights shared through various channels, including emails and LinkedIn discussions, underscore the urgency for a comprehensive overhaul of the regulatory framework governing this vital sector. One of the most crucial steps
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I find myself compelled to revisit and articulate my ongoing concerns regarding the lack of progress on my complaint about the poor service I have received from City Power Johannesburg. This complaint was formally lodged with the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) on April 15, 2024. Unfortunately, since then, I have seen little
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The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has faced significant criticism for its handling of the country’s electricity sector. Established to regulate the electricity, piped-gas, and petroleum pipelines industries, NERSA’s mandate includes ensuring a reliable and efficient energy supply. However, its performance has been underwhelming, leading to widespread dissatisfaction amid South Africa’s ongoing electricity
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For over a year, I’ve been sharing insights into power quality issues and their financial impacts, focusing on unbalanced network conditions and the resulting costs on electricity bills. Despite numerous articles and explanations, I find that many people still struggle to grasp these concepts. Is it that my explanations are too complex, or do some
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#PowerQuality #ElectricalEngineering #EnergyInfrastructure Please take a moment to review this important document and explore the links within it. Introduction The concept of “power quality” may seem abstract, especially when dealing with an intangible commodity like electricity. However, for commercial and industrial facility managers, it holds significant importance. Good power quality directly impacts productivity and employee
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Introduction The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) plays a pivotal role in regulating and overseeing the electricity industry. However, recent events and historical practices raise questions about the effectiveness of NERSA’s mandate. In this blog post, we delve into NERSA’s licensing process, tariff approvals, and complaint handling. Licensing Challenges NERSA’s primary responsibility includes
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Peruse this document for a more comprehensive understanding of the subject addressed in this paper. While power electronics equipment can enhance efficiency and control, they can also cause distortions in the power system, leading to power quality issues. Harmonics, which distort the standard sinusoidal waveform of power, can result in various problems such as equipment
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What could possibly prompt Eskom or any power distribution companies to look into issues of unbalanced power networks? Could it be the threat of legal proceedings? I understood that a representative from Eskom was notified about potential network imbalances at the Modderbee municipal substation, but it might have been disregarded as unlikely. However, since I
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