OngiePama/south-africa-electricity-analytics

A business analytics case study examining electricity generation, consumption, and load shedding in South Africa. ⚡ South Africa Electricity Analytics A Business Analytics Case Study on Electricity Generation, Consumption and Load Shedding in South Africa --- ## 📖 Overview South Africa's electricity sector continues to face significant operational challenges, including constrained generation capacity, increasing electricity demand, ageing infrastructure, and recurring load shedding. As South Africa's primary electricity supplier, **Eskom** plays a critical role in balancing electricity generation with national demand while maintaining the stability of the country's power grid. This project explores electricity generation sources, electricity consumption across sectors, and the relationship between electricity generation and consumption to identify insights that can support strategic decision-making and long-term energy sustainability. > **📌 Project Attribution** > > This repository documents a **collaborative university data analytics project** completed as part of a team. > > The repository has been redesigned into a professional portfolio case study to showcase the project's analytical approach, findings, and recommendations. --- # 📊 Project Summary | Category | Details | |-----------|----------| | **Project Type** | Business Analytics Case Study | | **Industry** | Energy & Utilities | | **Organisation** | Eskom | | **Project Format** | Team Project | | **Role** | Team Member | | **Topic** | Electricity Generation, Consumption & Load Shedding | | **Tools** | Microsoft PowerPoint, Tableau Prep for Data Cleaning, Tableau Desktop for Data Visualisation | | **Repository Purpose** | Portfolio Case Study | --- # 🎯 Business Problem South Africa has experienced recurring electricity shortages, resulting in frequent load shedding. Balancing electricity generation with national demand remains one of Eskom's greatest operational challenges. Understanding how electricity is generated, where it is consumed, and how demand compares to supply can support better operational …