Volksrust power station

{{#badges: CoalSwarm}} Volksrust power station was a proposed 2,133-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power station in South Africa. It has been cancelled.

Location

The map below shows Volksrust, the approximate location where the plant would be built.

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Background

The project proposed by Eskom was to comprise three units of 711 MW each. It has been cancelled.

Project Details

• Sponsor: Eskom
• Parent company:
• Location: Volksrust, South Africa
• Coordinates: -27.36, 29.89 (approximate)
• Status: Cancelled
• Gross Capacity:
  • Unit 1: 711 MW
  • Unit 2: 711 MW
  • Unit 3: 711 MW
• Type:
• Projected in service:
• Coal Type: Bituminous
• Coal Source:
• Source of financing:

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