The electrical energy future for South Africa has been signposted by the Department of Energy's report ' Integrated Resource Plan 2010' available on DoE's website. By 2030 we are to have 9200 MW of wind-turbines, 9600 MW of solar energy and, in addition to Koeberg's 1800 MW, 9600 MW of nuclear generation. The complete mix is as shown below. The report is to be reviewed every two years
|
Installed capacity, MW |
Share of energy generated |
|
|
Coal |
41 071 |
65% |
|
Open circuit gas turbine |
7 330 |
<1% |
|
Combined cycle gas turbine |
2 370 |
1% |
|
Pumped storage |
2 912 |
- |
|
Nuclear |
11 400 |
20% |
|
Hydropower |
4 759 |
5% |
|
Wind |
9 200 |
9% combined |
|
Concentrated solar power |
1 200 |
|
|
Photovoltaic solar power |
8 400 |
|
|
Other |
890 |
Not stated |
The total South African system capacity rises from 44 535 MW in 2010 to 89 532 MW in 2030. The energy expected to be generated goes from 260 TWh to 454 TWh. The first of perhaps six new nuclear power reactors is expected to be commissioned in 2023. Meanwhile, Eskom is working on 'Nuclear 1' and hopes to go out on tender later this year.
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