Eskom, South Africa’s power utility company, has announced that Unit 2 of the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station experienced an unplanned shutdown due to a non-technical trip while operating at full capacity.
The incident occurred during maintenance work on Unit 1, which is currently offline as part of its Long-Term Operation (LTO) program.
“Unit 2 was safely shut down in accordance with its protection protocols, ensuring continued stability and security,” Eskom said in a statement.
Eskom has confirmed that it is safe to initiate the start-up process for Unit 2, and the unit is expected to be reconnected to the national grid within 48 hours.
Although the trip did not require the implementation of load shedding, Eskom acknowledged that generation capacity remains constrained.
The company continues to prioritize maintenance, averaging 7,032MW in February, to enhance fleet reliability ahead of increased winter demand.
Eskom assured the public that the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station maintains the highest safety standards, as evident in the management of the recent event.
Source:https://energynewsafrica.com
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