Concerns raised about extending Koeberg Unit 2's life

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Nuclear power problems in South Africa

Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has raised concerns over "shortcomings" in extending Koeberg Unit 2's life and Eskom's repairs at Medupi Power, potentially putting nearly 2,000MW of generating capacity at risk.

According to energy expert Chris Yelland, Eskom has delayed the return of Koeberg unit 2 from June 2024 to December 2024, while Medupi's unit 4 generator repairs will now only be completed in March 2025.
 
I don't really trust the ANC on this one.

It is in their best interest if the Western Cape has a nuclear issue.
 
Thank heavens for the sun!

I miss load shedding when people walked past my brightly lit house. Mind you, one of my best replies was to a friend who'd just called me who said to me "oh not load shedding" and my reply was "oh yes! The street lights have gone out"

8kW of FUE (**** you Eskom)
 
JimM said:
Thank heavens for the sun!

I miss load shedding when people walked past my brightly lit house. Mind you, one of my best replies was to a friend who'd just called me who said to me "oh not load shedding" and my reply was "oh yes! The street lights have gone out"

8kW of FUE (**** you Eskom)
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How much solar production do you waste every day?
 
JimM said:
Thank heavens for the sun!

I miss load shedding when people walked past my brightly lit house. Mind you, one of my best replies was to a friend who'd just called me who said to me "oh not load shedding" and my reply was "oh yes! The street lights have gone out"

8kW of FUE (**** you Eskom)
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Strange thing to miss, I do prefer a working economy over my bragging rights. But hey
 
According to former president Thabo Mbeki, Eskom failed to complete the necessary geotechnical work before commencing construction at the site. As a result, Medupi started sinking into the soil when construction began.

Mbeki alleged that the company contracted to prepare the site failed to conduct the tests, significantly increasing costs and resulting in significant delays.
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It's the first that I hear that Medupi is sinking. I wonder what is Medupi sinking about? :unsure:
 
JimM said:
Thank heavens for the sun!

I miss load shedding when people walked past my brightly lit house. Mind you, one of my best replies was to a friend who'd just called me who said to me "oh not load shedding" and my reply was "oh yes! The street lights have gone out"

8kW of FUE (**** you Eskom)
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You grow your own food as well?
 
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