When Eskom refers to a “feeder” in their technical reports or Load Reduction schedules, they are essentially talking about the main electrical artery that delivers power from a local substation to a specific neighborhood or group of streets.
Think of the electrical grid like a tree: the substation is the trunk, and the feeders are the large branches that split off to carry electricity to different parts of the community.
Where the Feeder Sits in the Grid
To understand why Eskom targets “feeders” for Load Reduction, it helps to see where they sit in the hierarchy:
Transmission Lines:…
Published on 2026-03-29 08:56:49 | Click here: Why Eskom Removing “Feeders” Is a Good Thing | MyZA to read the full release.
