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Hydro Electrical Plant/Watermill Koeberg Nuclear Power Station

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Located in South Africa :: Western Cape (Cape Metro)  :: Melkbosstrand
Category: Civil Infrastructure :: Hydro Electrical Plant/Watermill

Koeberg Power Station is the only nuclear power station on the African continent. It is situated at Duynefontein, 30 km north-west of Cape Town. Koeberg ensures a reliable supply of electricity to the Western Cape which is one of the fastest growing regions in South Africa. It has operated safely for more than 21 years and has a further active lifespan of 30 - 40 years. The station's two reactors supply 1 800MW or 6% of South Africa's electricity needs. Koeberg has produced more than 81 000 million kWh of electricity since 1984, using seven and a half tons of uranium.

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Address :  Western Cape, South Africa
Tel :  +27(0)21 550 4667
Tel2 :  +27(0)21 550 4021
Email :  Click Here

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Mon-Thu:07:30-16:30; Fri:07:30-13:30

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