Nersa registers 181 generation facilities in the second quarter

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) registered 181 generation facilities during the second quarter (July to September) of the 2025/26 financial year. These facilities boast a total capacity of 1 401 MW and an estimated investment value of R30.78-billion, Nersa points out in a statement.
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Industry calls for minimum local-content specifications in private grid projects

Following consultations with the Department of Energy and Electricity (DEE) on an initiative to procure new grid infrastructure from private consortiums, local Industry has again urged government to specify minimum percentages of locally sourced products and services for the upcoming procurement of Independent Transmission Projects (ITPs). In a joint statement, the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa, the Power Line Association of South Africa and the Manufacturing Circle highlighted that the country’s existing transmission infrastructure had been delivered by local contractors and manufacturers, and that this capability remained largely intact.
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National Nuclear Regulator grants 20-year life extension to Koeberg Unit 2

The National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) board has granted a Long-Term Operator (LTO) licence for Unit 2 at the Koeberg nuclear power station, in the Western Cape, authorising the unit’s extended operation for an additional 20-year period. Prior to the LTO approval, Koeberg Unit 2’s licence was due to expire on November 9, 2025.
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