Eskom has received two licences for Koeberg Unit-1 and Unit-2 to allow continued operations for the next 20 years. Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says nuclear energy will continue to play a critical role in electricity generation in the country.
[Pics] The Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa joined by Chief Executives from NECSA, Eskom and NRWDI provided depth on key developments in South Africa Nuclear Energy Program. #GovZAUpdates
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This as Eskom plans to add an additional 5.2 gigawatts of nuclear energy to the system, through nuclear builds. Ramokgopa says Eskom has identified and been approved a site where the nuclear generation plant will be built. Ramokgopa was speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria today.
“The IRP says you can proceed with a newly built programme. We are also permitted to demonstrate, now that there is a site that is fully permitted for us to be able to roll out the programme. Of course we are exploring other sites in Eastern Cape in relation to a new Nuclear Build Programme.”
This morning Minister Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa briefed the media regarding significant updates on key developments in South Africa’s Nuclear Energy Program.
These Key Nuclear Energy Sector Updates Include:
• Lifting of the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) out of Care and… pic.twitter.com/h458RUyIfC
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