Extending Koeberg's operating life irresponsible, says energy expert
The operating licence for the nuclear plant, which was built in the 1970s, is expected to expire in 2024 but there are plans to extend its lifespan until 2044.
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The operating licence for the nuclear plant, which was built in the 1970s, is expected to expire in 2024 but there are plans to extend its lifespan until 2044.
Ted Blom warns that Eskom is understating the country's electricity shortfall and that South Africans should brace for disaster.
Massive price hikes, a failure to build new power generators and invest in alternative energy, pollution by non-compliant power stations – and now SA is facing another electricity tariff hike and possible “continuous stage 8 load-shedding”.
Massive price hikes, a failure to build new power generators and invest in alternative energy, pollution by non-compliant power stations – and now SA is facing another electricity tariff hike and possible “continuous stage 8 load-shedding”.
An energy expert says incompetence, corruption and nepotism are driving Eskom into the ground.