Koeberg Power Station
latest news & developments
Environment groups slam Ramokgopa’s nuclear power announcement
They say say the nuclear determination did not follow correct processes and would prove more costly than other forms of energy
Koeberg repair delays add to load-shedding woes
Two units at the nuclear power station will be out of action in September, meaning the loss of about 1 840 megawatts or about two stages of load-shedding
‘A very, very tight winter’ ahead with Eskom short of 3 000 megawatts
In the utility’s worst-case scenario, the country could experience stage eight load-shedding during the icy winter months
South Africa must not fear nuclear power, Gwede Mantashe insists
The mineral resources and energy minister says the plan to extend Koeberg’s life by 20 years will help alleviate the energy crisis