Hydroelectric Power Plants in South Africa
24 plants · 6,384 MW total installed capacity
| # | Power plant | Capacity (MW) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme | 1,332 | 2016 |
| 2 | Drakensberg Pumped Storage Scheme | 1,000 | 1981 |
| 3 | Drakensberg | 1,000 | 1981 |
| 4 | Palmiet | 400 | 1988 |
| 5 | Palmiet Pumped Storage Scheme | 400 | 1983 |
| 6 | Gariep Dam | 360 | 1971 |
| 7 | Gariep Hydroelectric Power Station | 360 | 1971 |
| 8 | Gariep | 360 | 1971 |
| 9 | Vanderkloof Hydroelectric Power Station | 240 | 1977 |
| 10 | Vanderkloof Dam | 240 | 1971 |
| 11 | Vanderkloof | 240 | 1977 |
| 12 | Steenbras Hydroelectric Power Station | 180 | 1979 |
| 13 | Steenbras Power Station | 180 | 1979 |
| 14 | Colleywobbles | 42 | 1985 |
| 15 | Neusberg | 12.57 | 2015 |
| 16 | Neusberg Hydroelectric Power Station | 10 | 2015 |
| 17 | Bethlehem Hydro | 7 | 2009 |
| 18 | First Falls | 6 | — |
| 19 | Stortemelk Hydro power plant | 4.5 | — |
| 20 | Merino Power Station | 4 | — |
| 21 | Sol Plaatje Power Station | 3 | 2018 |
| 22 | Ncora Hydro Power Stations | 2.1 | — |
| 23 | Graaff Electric Lighting Works | 0.3 | 1895 |
| 24 | Goedegeloof Hydro | 0.09 | 2001 |
Frequently Asked Questions: Hydroelectric Power in South Africa
How many Hydroelectric power plants are in South Africa?
South Africa has 24 Hydroelectric power plants with a combined installed capacity of 6,384 MW.
What is the largest Hydroelectric power plant in South Africa?
Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme is the largest Hydroelectric power plant in South Africa, with an installed capacity of 1,332 MW, commissioned in 2016.
What is the newest Hydroelectric power plant in South Africa?
The most recently commissioned Hydroelectric power plant in South Africa is Sol Plaatje Power Station (2018).
What is the average size of a Hydroelectric power plant in South Africa?
The average Hydroelectric power plant in South Africa has a capacity of 266 MW.