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#Opinion 👉 From the article Russians switched on to the benefits of floating nuclear power units published in the Business Day media (July 14, 2025) ✍️ As SA awaits the finalisation of the country’s long-term plan for electricity generation, Russian state atomic energy corporation Rosatom is proposing the introduction of floating nuclear power stations as part of the future energy mix. The only such power station in the world, the 70MW Akademik Lomonosov has been in operation in the arctic port of Pevek in northeast Siberia, where it has been providing electricity to the Russian town since 2019. Rosatom is now building another four such reactor vessels that will be deployed in the other cities along Russia’s northern sea route, also known as the Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor. Ryan Collyer, CEO of Rosatom Central and Southern Africa says such floating power units (FPU) offer a flexible, scalable and environmentally responsible solution, it minimises the need for complex land-based infrastructure, reduces the time and cost of deployment, and can be relocated based on evolving energy needs. <...> Collyer says the FPU represents a revolutionary step forward in addressing Africa’s pressing energy challenges: “Across the continent, energy security remains a critical issue, and many remote coastal regions face limitations in grid connectivity. This technology provides not only reliable baseload electricity, but also opens opportunities for desalination, industrial development and local job creation.” <...> The coal technology was replaced with the Akademic Lomonosov’s clean nuclear technology. Now the snow is white as it should be, and residents don’t have to wash their windows as frequently as before. Read in full