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
- 3. largest of 23 plants in Mauritius
- #9,797 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,354 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
- 10.61% of the installed capacity of Mauritius
19 years in operation
Coal fleet average: 29.2 years
Compagnie Thermique Savannah operates 1 plants totalling 105 MW
22 plants within 100 km, 884 MW combined
Source: African Development Bank Group
Location
Estimates based on Coal emission factor (820 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Mauritius- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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