Power utility Eskom has announced that Koeberg Unit 2 experienced an unplanned trip on Sunday. While load shedding remains suspended, it warned that the grid remains strained.
Eskom announced on Sunday evening (2 March 2025) that Koeberg Unit 2 was safely shut down after an unplanned trip and added that the start-up process would begin following a safety review.
Eskom said that Unit 2 of the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station experienced an unplanned, non-technical trip while operating at full capacity.
“Koeberg Unit 2 inadvertently tripped during the execution of work on Unit 1, which is currently offline for work to be conducted 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,” it said.
While the trip did not necessitate the implementation of load shedding, which remains suspended, Eskom stressed that overall, generation capacity remains constrained.
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