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Koeberg Nuclear Power Station

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Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, Nuclear power plant in Western Cape, South Africa

The Koeberg Nuclear Power Station incorporates two pressurized water reactors with a combined electrical output capacity of 1800 megawatts near Cape Town.

The facility's construction began in 1976, with Unit 1 connecting to the power grid in 1984 and Unit 2 following in 1985 under Eskom's management.

The power station maintains the Koeberg Nature Reserve, spanning 22 square kilometers with 210 bird species and numerous native mammals.

The nuclear facility operates under strict safety protocols, including earthquake-resistant design features and regular maintenance procedures to ensure continuous power generation.

Koeberg Nuclear Power Station stands as the sole nuclear power generation facility across the entire African continent, producing 13,668 gigawatt-hours annually.

Location: Western Cape

Inception: 1985

Website: https://eskom.co.za/eskom-divisions/gx/nuclear

GPS coordinates: -33.67667,18.43194

Latest update: July 14, 2025 16:04

Photo author: Pipodesign
Photo license: CC BY 3.0

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