Load shedding happens when there is not enough electricity available to meet the demand of all customers, and an electricity (public) utility will interrupt the energy supply to certain areas. It is a last resort to balance electricity supply and demand.

Where does load shedding come from?

Load shedding is aimed at removing load from the power system when there is an imbalance between the electricity available and the demand for electricity.

What occurs during load shedding?

Load shedding occurs when there is not enough power supplied to meet the demand on the electricity grid. ... In these situations, demand may need to be reduced very quickly to an acceptable level, or risk the entire electricity network becoming unstable and shutting down completely.