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Eskom's pursuit of nuclear power has been marked by two distinct and contrasting projects. The successful completion of the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station in the late 1970s stands in stark contrast to the ill-fated Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) program, which was abandoned in 2010 despite significant investment. This history highlights the complex nature of nuclear energy development and the challenges inherent in bringing advanced reactor designs to market.
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