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South Africa

South Africa operates 141 power plants with a combined capacity of 70.9 GW. Below is its generation profile, fuel mix and largest stations, drawn from the World Power Plants database.

Power Plants
141

Total tracked

Capacity
70.9 GW

Installed

Renewable Share
42%

Of capacity

Largest Plant
Medupi Power Station

By capacity

Fuel Mix

Coal34%
Gas26%
Hydro18%
Nuclear14%
Oil8%

Largest Stations

Medupi Power Station

South Africa · Coal

4,764MW · 2015

Kendal power station

South Africa · Coal

4,116MW · 1990

Majuba power station

South Africa · Coal

4,110MW · 1999

Matimba power station

South Africa · Coal

3,990MW · 1989

Lethabo Power Station

South Africa · Coal

3,708MW · 1980

Tutuka power station

South Africa · Coal

3,654MW · 1987