Mantashe to forge ahead with procurement of 2,500MW nuclear power
Nuclear power seen as reliable for baseload but critics disagree
31 May 2023 - 19:55
The department of mineral resources & energy plans to issue a request for proposals for 2,500MW worth of new nuclear energy projects. This will be in addition to the 1,800MW Eskom hopes to secure by extending the life of Koeberg nuclear power station in Cape Town by 20 years.
However, Chris Yelland, energy analyst and MD of EE Business Intelligence, said it was unlikely that the request for proposals would be issued this year...
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