Athlone Power Station is a 0 MW coal-fired power plant in South Africa, commissioned in 1962. Ranked #22 of 23 coal plants in South Africa. Its 0 MW capacity accounts for 0% of South Africa's total coal capacity of 46,013 MW. The largest coal plant in South Africa is Medupi Power Station at 4,764 MW, making Athlone 0 times smaller. Nearby plants include Koeberg Nuclear Power Station (1940 MW, Nuclear) and Ankerlig Power Station (1338 MW, Gas). The facility is situated in the Western Cape province, approximately 20 km from Cape Town.
64 years old
South Africa, Africa
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
South Africa- 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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