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Eskom at a Crossroads: The Urgent Need for Reform

Best Practices, Consulting Services, Power Quality Matters / Bertie Bezuidenhout

Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned power utility, stands at a critical juncture. Years of financial strain, operational inefficiencies, and infrastructure challenges have left the country grappling with persistent energy shortages and rolling blackouts. As power demand continues to rise, Eskom’s ability to provide reliable electricity has become a growing concern, impacting businesses, households, and the nation’s […]

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Zero-Based Budgeting for Optimal Control

Best Practices / Bertie Bezuidenhout

Budgeting is an essential aspect of financial planning, whether it’s for individuals, organizations, or governments. It’s crucial in managing resources effectively and ensuring that expenditures align with available funds. Among the various budgeting methods, Historically Based Budgeting (HBB) and Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) are the most used approaches. Each method has distinct philosophies, processes, and outcomes,

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Implementing Modern Asset Management Technologies

Evaluation Criteria for Electricity Tariff Increases

Best Practices, Power Quality Matters / Bertie Bezuidenhout

Understanding the criteria for evaluating electricity tariff increases is essential for ensuring fair and equitable pricing within the energy sector. This comprehensive guide covers the key factors that regulators and utility companies consider when assessing proposed tariff adjustments. You will explore the economic, social, and environmental impacts of tariff changes, as well as the methodologies

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Reform of NERSA—A Comprehensive Approach

Power Quality Matters / Bertie Bezuidenhout

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) is entrusted with a vital mandate: overseeing the electricity sector, enforcing national standards, and safeguarding consumer rights. A key aspect of this responsibility is managing customer complaints, particularly those related to poor power quality—a growing concern that can cause significant inconvenience and financial losses. However, NERSA’s ability

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How to Transform Asset Management

Best Practices, Consulting Services / Bertie Bezuidenhout

My Journey in South Africa’s Power Sector Early Career at Eskom (1974-1975) In the heart of South Africa’s power sector, my career began with an eye-opening experience at Eskom, the nation’s primary electricity supplier. From October 1974 to May 1975, I was immersed in the practical aspects of power distribution and transmission, gaining firsthand knowledge

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How to Balance the Unbalanced Power Networks

Power Quality Consulting, Power Quality Monitoring / Bertie Bezuidenhout

The modern power network stands at a crossroads, grappling with an unprecedented shift in energy dynamics. As the global push for sustainability accelerates, traditional grids are being challenged by the rise of decentralized, renewable energy sources, unpredictable demand patterns, and evolving technological advancements. The power network is in flux—requiring innovative solutions to balance intermittency, ensure

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Contravention of Fiduciary Duties

Best Practices, Power Quality Monitoring / Bertie Bezuidenhout

On the 2nd of October 2023, I published an article with the heading “Phase Imbalance in Distribution Networks” in which I stated that “In a recent unrelated “survey”, I came across a 10-minute averaged voltage unbalance of 327% between Phase 2 and Phase 1”. I also asked the question: is Eskom aware what is happening

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