Webinar: New Nuclear Power in South Africa - Business Case, Technical Need, Safety, Risk, Flexibility and Decarbonisation - 12 November 2026

South Africa’s future electricity mix is the subject of an important debate, with government and Eskom considering approximately 5,200 MW of new nuclear capacity by 2042.

What would a credible business case for new nuclear power need to demonstrate? How should financing, construction risks, electricity demand, nuclear safety, radioactive waste and environmental impacts be weighed against alternatives such as renewable energy, battery storage and demand-side flexibility?

Join EE Business Intelligence for a free expert webinar examining the economic, technical, environmental and societal considerations shaping South Africa’s nuclear energy choices.

Event details:

Thursday, 12 November 2026
14:00–16:30 SAST (GMT+2)
Zoom Webinar
Free of charge, open to all

Speakers:
-Prof. Mark Swilling, Stellenbosch University
-Zizamele Mbambo, Department of Electricity & Energy
-Dr Grove Steyn, Meridian Economics
-Prudence Madiba, South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI)
-Makoma Lekalakala, Earthlife Africa
-Dr Rob Adam, Independent Strategy and Technology Consultant

The programme includes expert presentations, a concluding overview and an open discussion and Q&A moderated by Chris Yelland.

This webinar offers an opportunity for policymakers, energy professionals, researchers, civil society organisations, businesses and interested members of the public to engage with the assumptions, trade-offs and risks behind South Africa’s long-term electricity planning.

Hosted by EE Business Intelligence, in association with the Department of Electricity & Energy, SANEDI, Stellenbosch University, Meridian Economics, Earthlife Africa and SAFCEI.

Register to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_vKkMS_6ATAq5mpKhgCbR6A