South Africa

Dedisa Peaking Power Plant — 335 MW Natural Gas

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Dedisa Peaking Power Plant is a 335 MW gas power plant located in South Africa. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
335 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2014

Year online

Owner
Eskom

Operator

Location
-33.74, 25.67

Coordinates

Insights

#33
largest in South Africa
#2,150
largest Natural Gas worldwide
#5,760
largest worldwide
2014
15 yrs newer than avg
53
operated by Eskom
13
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
335 MW
Commissioned
2014
Status
Operational
Owner
Eskom
Country
South Africa
Coordinates
-33.744, 25.673

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
647,079 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
19,412,379 t

over ~30 yrs

Intensity
490 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

140,669
cars / year
86,277
homes / year
29,412,695
trees to offset

Indicative estimate from standard life-cycle emission and capacity factors — not a measured figure. Open calculator

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About this plant

The Dedisa Peaking Power Plant is a critical energy generation facility located in South Africa, specifically at the coordinates -33.7438, 25.6729. This gas-fired power plant plays an essential role in the national energy mix, particularly in meeting the peak demand of the country’s electricity grid. With a capacity of 335 MW, Dedisa is designed to operate primarily during peak hours, providing reliable and flexible energy generation that is crucial for stabilizing the grid and ensuring a continuous power supply to households and businesses. The facility utilizes advanced gas turbine technology, which is known for its efficiency and quick response times, making it an ideal choice for peaking power generation. The significance of Dedisa extends beyond its operational capacity; it serves as a backbone for South Africa’s energy infrastructure, particularly in the context of the country’s energy policy that emphasizes the need for a diverse and resilient energy mix. As South Africa continues to transition towards more sustainable energy solutions, the Dedisa Peaking Power Plant remains a vital part of the strategy to ensure energy security and reliability.

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