Thabo Molekoa, Siemens Energy Southern and Eastern Africa chairman and managing director, and Necsa Group CEO Loyiso Tyabashe at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration in energy generation and emerging nuclear technologies, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) and Siemens Energy have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration in energy generation, advanced manufacturing, skills development and emerging nuclear technologies, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
The agreement, announced on Wednesday, marks a significant step in South Africa’s efforts to bolster energy security while promoting industrial development and innovation.
As the country continues to grapple with energy challenges and seeks new sources of reliable power, the collaboration between Necsa and Siemens Energy signals growing interest in advanced nuclear technologies and their potential role in South Africa’s evolving energy landscape.
Under the framework of the MoU, the two organisations will explore opportunities to work together on power generation projects, the development of skills needed to support the energy sector, advanced manufacturing for both the nuclear and broader industrial sectors, and the implementation of National Industrial Participation Programmes linked to infrastructure projects undertaken by the two entities.
