Eskom
Eskom, the nation’s power utility, has initiated a campaign titled ‘Save Your Transformers, Save Lives’. As the winter season descends, bringing with it a significant drop in temperatures, the spectre of overloading and exploding transformers due to illegal electrical connections looms large, threatening communities with extended power outages.
In a statement released on Thursday, Eskom revealed a startling figure: over the course of the past year, more than 2,000 transformers nationwide have been pushed beyond their limits, primarily due to illicit practices such as illegal connections and tampering. This has not only led to the catastrophic failure of these critical components but has also placed an immense financial strain on the utility. The cost of replacing failed transformers and mini-substations has soared to over R300 million, a considerable expenditure that yields no revenue in return.
Eskom’s statement poignantly highlighted the precarious position in which these unlawful activities place the utility, jeopardising its core mission to provide quality electricity to its customer base. The newly launched campaign seeks to counteract this threat by appealing to electricity users to conscientiously reduce their consumption. This, Eskom argues, will alleviate the load on the power system, averting potential injuries and ensuring a safer, more stable power supply.
The utility has drawn attention to the grave dangers posed by illegal connections, which not only risk the lives of individuals but also disrupt the continuity of supply and inflict severe damage upon transformers and associated infrastructure. The reckless disregard for the law is evidenced by a litany of illicit behaviours, including network equipment theft, vandalism, meter bypasses, and the unauthorised operation of network equipment.
“The increasing load on transformers can precipitate failures and explosions, endangering the public and potentially leading to tragic consequences. Moreover, the ensuing failures of transformers and other equipment not only compromise safety but also inflict substantial hardships on customers, with replacements taking anywhere from days to months,” Eskom elaborated.
Eskom’s call to action is simple yet vital: community members can make a significant difference by eschewing illegal connections and advocating for responsible energy consumption. Such collective action is pivotal in protecting lives, safeguarding properties, and ensuring the reliability of South Africa’s electrical infrastructure.
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