The Energy Department is pushing forward on nuclear energy for South Africa – with funding and ownership models being recommended to Cabinet.
Despite energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa withdrawing the Ministerial Determination for the procurement of 2 500MW of nuclear energy in August, the energy department is continuing its studies and processes laying the foundation for an eventual build.
In January 2024, a decision to procure nuclear was gazetted by the department as part of section 34 Ministerial determination in line with Electricity Regulation Act. The department confirmed it is already in the process of resubmitting the section 34 approvals to Nersa for a new determination. Notably, on the regulatory front, some of the first steps to be followed include the requirement for Eskom to obtain a Nuclear Installation Site License .
Eskom has also applied for NISLs for both Duynefontein and Thyspunt. This decision is still pending, the department said. Of particular note, the department said it would take around 10 years to construct and operate Pressurized Water Reactors and much less time to get SMRs up and running.
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