Matimba Power Station

{{#badges:CoalSwarm|Navbar-SouthAfricaCoal}}Matimba power station is a 3,990-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant in Limpopo, South Africa.

Location

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Background on Plant

Matimba power station is a six-unit coal-fired power plant with a total capacity of 3,990 MW. The plant was completed between 1987 and 1991, and is owned by Eskom.

Plant Details

• Sponsor: Eskom
• Parent company: Eskom
• Location: Lephalale, Waterberg District, Limpopo, South Africa
• Coordinates: -23.6688333, 27.610838 (exact)
• Status: Operating
• Gross capacity: 3,990 MW (Units 1-6: 665 MW)
• Type: Subcritical
• In service: 1987-91
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