Coal Power Plants in South Africa
23 plants · 46,013 MW total installed capacity
| # | Power plant | Capacity (MW) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medupi Power Station | 4,764 | 2015 |
| 2 | Kendal power station | 4,116 | 1990 |
| 3 | Majuba power station | 4,110 | 1999 |
| 4 | Matimba power station | 3,990 | 1989 |
| 5 | Lethabo Power Station | 3,708 | 1980 |
| 6 | Tutuka power station | 3,654 | 1987 |
| 7 | Matla power station | 3,600 | 1981 |
| 8 | Kriel power station | 3,000 | 1978 |
| 9 | Duvha Power Station | 3,000 | 1975 |
| 10 | Kusile Power Station | 2,397 | 2018 |
| 11 | Arnot power station | 2,352 | 1973 |
| 12 | Hendrina power station | 2,000 | 1973 |
| 13 | Camden power station | 1,600 | 1968 |
| 14 | Grootvlei power station | 1,190 | 1972 |
| 15 | Komati Power Station | 990 | 1958 |
| 16 | Kelvin power station | 600 | 1964 |
| 17 | Rooiwal power station | 300 | 1966 |
| 18 | Sasol Secunda power plant | 280 | 1980 |
| 19 | Pretoria West power station | 180 | 1952 |
| 20 | Sasol Infrachem Coal Power Station | 140 | 1954 |
| 21 | Colley Wobbles Power Station | 42 | 2015 |
| 22 | Decommissioned Swartkops Power Station | 0 | 1956 |
| 23 | Athlone Power Station | 0 | 1962 |
Frequently Asked Questions: Coal Power in South Africa
How many Coal power plants are in South Africa?
South Africa has 23 Coal power plants with a combined installed capacity of 46,013 MW.
What is the largest Coal power plant in South Africa?
Medupi Power Station is the largest Coal power plant in South Africa, with an installed capacity of 4,764 MW, commissioned in 2015.
What is the newest Coal power plant in South Africa?
The most recently commissioned Coal power plant in South Africa is Kusile Power Station (2018).
What is the average size of a Coal power plant in South Africa?
The average Coal power plant in South Africa has a capacity of 2,001 MW.