Koeberg Power Station’s unit 2 reactor is back online and will add 930MW to South Africa’s energy mix.
Eskom has successfully synchronised Koeberg Nuclear Power Station’s Unit 2 reactor to the national grid, adding 930MW of capacity to South Africa’s energy mix.
“The maintenance programme for Unit 2 included the replacement of three steam generators, comprehensive inspections, and refuelling activities to ensure the reactor’s continued safe and efficient performance.” Koeberg Unit 1 was synchronised to the grid following similar work in November 2023. It subsequently secured an extension of its operational licence in July 2024. It can continue to operate until 2044.
Extending the nuclear reactors’ licences is also critical to Eskom’s plans to use greener forms of electricity generation.
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