
South Africa’s Koeberg Nuclear Power Plant Secures 20-Year Extension
Eskom has received approval from the National Nuclear Regulator to extend the lifespan of Unit 1 at the Koeberg Nuclear Power Plant by 20 years.
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Eskom has received approval from the National Nuclear Regulator to extend the lifespan of Unit 1 at the Koeberg Nuclear Power Plant by 20 years.
The World Nuclear Association (WNA) is a global entity dedicated to advocating for nuclear power, aiming to triple its capacity by 2050 as part of the initiative to attain net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.
Koya Capital will support Stratek Global finance and construct a R9 billion nuclear reactor in South Africa.
The country has announced the launch of a new nuclear procurement process in which it will seek Requests for Proposals by next March.
Representing a low-carbon energy source, nuclear power is gaining traction across the continent and could help meet growing electricity demand, while contributing to carbon reduction goals.
Poised to play a key part in addressing Africa’s energy woes, nuclear power has the potential to mitigate against climate change while serving to remediate energy poverty and drive socioeconomic development on the continent.
The deployment of nuclear power could serve to alleviate energy poverty in Africa, but must be met with comprehensive regulatory frameworks that mitigate safety and project life-cycle concerns for investors.
Home to Africa’s only commercial nuclear power plant for the past four decades, South Africa is accelerating its release and development of renewables, SMRs and large new nuclear plants in response to rising crises in power demand.
Minister Mantashe is committed to finding energy solutions that will meet energy demands.