Eskom reports Koeberg Unit 1 trip with no risk to electricity supply

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On 27 August 2026, Eskom safely took Koeberg Nuclear Power Station’s Unit 1 offline following a turbine trip. Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena confirmed that nuclear safety was not compromised, the plant’s monitoring systems functioned as designed, and no risk was posed to the public or environment. While the cause of the trip is currently under investigation, Eskom stated that the loss of Unit 1’s capacity does not threaten the stability of the national electricity grid.

Consequences

The utility company will continue an investigation into the cause of the turbine trip to determine necessary repairs for Unit 1. Eskom will also remain under scrutiny following previous 2026 incidents, including recent airborne contamination events at Unit 2 and ongoing interagency investigations regarding sardine mortality near the facility's cooling system.

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