Savannah Estate Sidec power station is a 105 MW coal-fired plant located in Mauritius, operated by Compagnie Thermique Savannah. It was commissioned in 2007 and is the largest coal plant in the country. This facility ranks as the 1st of 4 coal plants in Mauritius, contributing significantly to the island's coal generation capacity of 225 MW. With 105 MW, it accounts for 46.73% of the total coal capacity. The other coal plants in Mauritius are considerably smaller, with the next largest being only a fraction of Savannah Estate's capacity. Coal plays a vital role in Mauritius's energy supply, providing nearly half of the country's electricity. The reliance on coal is due to limited domestic energy resources and the need for stable generation. Savannah Estate is located near the eastern coast of the island, approximately 30 km from the capital, Port Louis.
19 years old
Mauritius, Africa
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Mauritius- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Coal has long been a cornerstone of electricity generation worldwide, with a significant presence in the global energy landscape. As of recent data, there are approximately 2,608 coal power plants operating across 74 countries, boasting a total installed capacity of 2,257.3 gigawatts (GW). The leading nations in coal power generation include China, with 1,018 plants generating 1,038.0 GW, India with 287 plants at 253.3 GW, and the United States with 291 plants producing 252.0 GW. Other notable contributors include Germany and Japan, with 130 plants and 76.8 GW, and 61 plants and 63.9 GW, respectively. This widespread utilization reflects the essential role coal has played in the development of industrial and residential power systems globally.
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