1. SARPA – IRP 2018 SARPA – Executive Chairperson Gaopalelwe Santswere
Portfolio Committee on Energy IRP Hearings
Parliament Cape Town 17th October 2018
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2. Who is SARPA NPO – Established in 1997
To serve the objectives and profession of radiation protection, not only in South Africa, but also in the broader Southern African region.
Main objective - To promote and further the science and application of radiation protection, and the professional interests of persons engaged in radiation protection.
SARPA is member of IRPA.

3. IRP 2018 – What SA needs
Call for an energy infrastructure that is robust and extensive to meet industrial, commercial, and house hold needs.
Reduce Carbon Emission
Cost effective, Reliable, Robust and safe electricity supply
Waste management
Better regulations (local and International)
High capacity factor

4. IRP 2018 – SA land challenges
Land Issue
Wind will produce 2W of electricity per km2 of land
Photovoltaics – 22W /km2 land
Nuclear – 1000 W/km2 land
Example, land size needed for same power output
15 Modern Nuclear Reactors – 15km2
Solar Panels – 682 km2
Wind Farms – 7500 km2

5. IRP 2018 – Safety Issues
Koeberg – been operating for over 30 years, no safety concerns and WANO periodic reviews always excellent.
Best performing Eskom Power station – Cant skip maintenance
Cheap electricity produced at Koeberg
Highly Skilled employees (Employed over 1000 personnel)
Safety culture in place – NNR and IAEA regulations.
SA immune to catastrophes (Tsunami and Earthquakes)
Waste management and volumes are less – we have NRWDI.
No catastrophic accidents ever registered at Koeberg.

6. IRP 2018 – Nuclear Accidents
Three Mile island, Chernobyl and Fukushima – not expected with Modern plants.
SA is immune to catastrophes (Tsunamis and Earthquakes)
Highly regulated by NNR and IAEA
Regulations on Waste are very strict – no room for mistakes
Spent Fuel – still safe on plant and cant fill a size of tennis court.
Emergency Preparedness – in place and drills are done to prepare
Dosimetry services available for Public members in case of Accidents

7. IRP 2018 – Why Nuclear in the IRP 2018
To give the SA what they need – which is:
Investors (Big industries like motor manufacturing, Textiles etc…)
Job Creation
Infrastructure and Localisation
Base load Power.
Reduce Carbon Emission.
Reliable, Efficient, Low Cost Electricity
Low operating costs
Safe and Clean Electricity
60 years life with extension – its 50% extra life than other technologies.

8. Thank You