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South Africa / Long-Awaited Energy Plan Calls For Small And Modular Nuclear Plants

By David Dalton
21 October 2019

New build could include at least two 500-MW plants, say new proposals
 Long-Awaited Energy Plan Calls For Small And Modular Nuclear Plants
Koeberg, near Cape Town, is the only commercial nuclear power station in South Africa.
There is a business case for smaller and modular nuclear power plants of between 300 MW and 600 MW to be built in South Africa, but upfront planning is needed because of long lead times, the country’s new energy plan says.The plan, known as the integrated resource plan, says the development of such plants elsewhere in the world is “particularly interesting for South Africa”. “Small nuclear units will be a much more manageable investment when compared to a fleet approach,” the plan says.

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