Sonal Patel of Power reports on South Africa’s shift to nuclear power and renewables.
- South Africa has committed to procure 2.5 gigawatts of new nuclear capacity and increase its share of renewables.
- The country is home to the continent’s only nuclear power plant, the 1.9 GW Koeberg plant near Cape Town.
- 86% of South Africa’s electricity was generated by coal in 2021.
“In July, notably, South Africa celebrated a 100-day milestone of no power cuts, marking the longest period of energy stability in the country since 2021. South African utility Eskom in April also celebrated an energy availability factor of 65.5%, exceptionally higher than just three years ago.”
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