South Africa IRP 2025 Nuclear Programme
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: South Africa
Source: Enlit World
South Africa's IRP 2025 nuclear programme sets out a pathway to 5.2GW of new nuclear capacity, including 4.8GW of large reactors and 0.4GW of small modular reactor (SMR) capacity planned for construction at a retired coal-fired power station. The aim is to opt for mature and proven technologies to reduce first-of-a-kind risk, with construction expected to begin in 2029. The programme focuses on ma
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Government, Education, Nuclear
- Location
- South Africa
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Enlit World
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | South Africa's IRP 2025 nuclear programme sets out a pathway to 5.2GW of new nuclear capacity, including 4.8GW of large reactors and 0.4GW of small modular reactor (SMR) capacity planned for construction at a retired coal-fired power station. The aim is to opt for mature and proven technologies to reduce first-of-a-kind risk, with construction expected to begin in 2029. The programme focuses on maximising localisation and leveraging the country's existing nuclear skills base. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | South Africa |
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Source | Enlit World |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Government, Education, Nuclear |
Article published date | 2026-05-24 |
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