Matimba Power Station
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{{#badges:CoalSwarm|Navbar-SouthAfricaCoal}}Matimba power station is a 3,990-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant in Limpopo, South Africa.
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Location
The map below shows the location of the plant, in Lephalale, Waterberg District, Limpopo.
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.[1]
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
- Coal type:
- Coal source:
- Source of financing:
Articles and resources
References
- ↑ Eskom, "Generations Plant Mix Revision 8", May 2008.
