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by badc0ffee 234 days ago
One thing that comes to mind: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_African_energy_crisis
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Load shedding hasn't been a problem for a while now. With proper maintenance of the coal stations and investments in solar, we haven't had it in Winter either. But you're right, it's always lurking. With increased renewable energy, and less reliance on coal, hopefully it stays in the past.

https://african.business/2025/10/energy-resources/has-south-...