South Africa's Koeberg nuclear plant unit shuts down

Impending loadshedding? Huge trip at Koeberg nuclear
To its credit, loadshedding lasted only until the end of the week, decreasing in severity until it was suspended entirely. However fears that loadshedding may return this week have been stoked again by Eskom announcing that its Koeberg Unit 2 has tripped.
South Africa's Koeberg nuclear plant unit shuts down after unplanned trip
South African power utility Eskom said on Sunday that a unit at its Koeberg nuclear power plant was shut down after experiencing an unplanned, non-technical trip while operating at full capacity. Eskom said that Koeberg Unit 2 inadvertently tripped during work on Unit 1,
Koeberg unit shuts down after unplanned trip
A unit at Eskom's Koeberg nuclear power plant was shut down after experiencing an unplanned, non-technical trip.
South Africa’s Sole Nuclear-Power Plant Is Down as Unit Trips
A unit at South Africa’s sole nuclear power facility unexpectedly tripped, taking the whole facility offline and further stretching supply to the nation’s already-constrained grid.
Load shedding remains suspended after Koeberg Unit 2 trips
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.
Trip at Koeberg Power Station Unit
Eskom confirmed that both units of the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, Unit 1 and Unit 2, are offline after Unit 2 tripped on Sunday.
South Africa’s Koeberg nuclear plant shuts down after unexpected trip
South African power utility Eskom has announced that one of the units at its Koeberg nuclear power plant has been shut down. The shutdown occurred following an unplanned, non-technical trip while the plant was operating at full capacity. The trip took place during maintenance work on the plant’s Unit 1, which is currently offline.
Koeberg Unit 2 safely shuts down after unplanned trip - Eskom
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.
Koeberg Unit 2 down in ‘unplanned trip’ – no load shedding forecast
Eskom says Koeberg Unit 2 is expected to be reconnected to the national power grid within 48 hours following what the power utility deemed an ‘unplanned trip’.
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Major trip hits Koeberg power station
Power utility Eskom has announced that Koeberg Unit 2 has been shutdown, warning that the grid remains strained.
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