Nuclear energy
Generation
Ed’s note: An energy technology alliance needed to spur economic recovery
Energy technology can aid responses to the dual challenges of the COVID-19 crisis and global economic recession but only where they are able to co-exist.
Research and Development
Nuclear physicist and former Necsa exec to lead Wits University
The appointment of Prof. Vilakazi, a nuclear physicist, comes after the DMRE released the Request for Information for 2,500MW new nuclear power on 14 June 2020.
Generation
Ed’s note: Nuclear makes a comeback in South Africa’s energy mix
In South Africa, we knew the new nuclear energy build programme was coming, and yet the formal request for information took some by surprise.
Generation
Op-Ed: RFI is not a licence application for a nuclear installation
The Nuclear Industry Association of South Africa says the Request for Information is not a licence application for a nuclear installation or a procurement process.
Generation
Youth Month fitting for RFI on South Africa’s new nuclear build...
The South African Young Nuclear Professionals Society welcomes the Request For Information by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy.
Generation
DMRE explores roadmap for new nuclear build in South Africa
South Africa's parliamentary mineral resources and energy oversight committee has been informed of a roadmap for a 2,500MW new nuclear build programme.
Generation
It’s time to talk openly about Africa’s power generation market
In Africa, the power generation market, whether baseload or clean power, is an area of infrastructure where opportunity to scale up investments lie waiting.
Generation
Launch: Open-source blueprint for the design of nuclear power plants
Energy Impact Center Launches world’s first open-source blueprint for nuclear power plant design and secures $3 million for a new spin-off company.
Generation
Nuclear energy: The silent giant under attack
Nuclear power plants' low-carbon technology appears to be the perfect solution to climate change, yet these silent giants are losing the popularity battle.
Generation
Up for sale: Eskom’s Pebble Bed Modular Reactor
Eskom clarifies the Expression of Interest published for its Pebble Bed Modular Reactor company. Deadline for submissions: 28 February 2020.
