04 Dec 2015

Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) will implement load management programme as part of the Demand Side Management (DSM) initiative from the first of December until further notice.

The press release from BPC states that the programme is implemented due to a constrained power system.

It says the load management programme is limited to domestic and small business customers, who are required to maintain loads within 10A (230 watts) during peak periods, which is 6am to 10pm. The release states that the stipulated 10A will typically allow customers to use at least 5 CFL lights, fridge, television and decoder.

It says while normal supply of 60A will be restored when power is available, customers are encouraged to continue conserving electricity at all times.

Customers should expect possibilities of load shedding as a last resort measure to control demand, while the corporation is working on to ensure normal power supply. Ends