The government’s longstanding plan for the development of a nuclear power station is back in motion. 'Same debate coming up'"It is very surprising to see the same debate coming up every few years," said Mycle Schneider, Energy Nuclear Policy Analyst at Paris-based Mycle Schneider Consulting. Countries around the world are currently scaling down on nuclear plans, as cleaner energy solutions take precedence amid financial challenges faced by global nuclear firms. Weak economyMineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe previously told Parliament that the country would procure 2 500 MW of nuclear power by 2024. It remains to be seen how the nuclear build will feature in government's infrastructure development programme, given the weak economic climate.

Source: News 24 June 16, 2020 10:29 UTC