Nuclear capacity accounted for 4.3% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded nuclear capacity of 391GW. This is expected to contribute 3.1% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 439GW. Of the total global nuclear capacity, 0.47% is in South Africa. Listed below are the five largest upcoming nuclear power plants by capacity in South Africa, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global nuclear power segment. Buy the latest nuclear power plant profiles here.
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1. TBC South Africa
The TBC South Africa is a 2,500MW nuclear power project located in Eastern Cape, South Africa. The project is currently in announced stage.
2. Western Cape SMR I
Western Cape SMR I is a 80MW nuclear power project in Western Cape, South Africa. The project is expected to come online by 2027. The project is currently in announced stage.
3. Western Cape SMR II
The 80MW Western Cape SMR II is located in Western Cape, South Africa. The nuclear project is currently in announced stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2027.
4. Western Cape SMR III
The Western Cape SMR III is a 80MW nuclear power project. It is planned in Western Cape, South Africa. The project is currently in announced stage. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2027.
5. Western Cape SMR IV
The 80MW nuclear project, Western Cape SMR IV is expected to get commissioned by 2027. It The project is currently in announced stage.
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