Matimba Coal Power Plant
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Matimba Coal Power Plant close to Ellisras, Limpopo Province, South Africa, is a coal-fired power plant operated by Eskom.
The Matimba Coal Power Plant consists of six 665MW units with a total install capacity of 3,990MW. Turbine Maximum Continuous Rating is 35.60%.
Matimba Coal Power Plant is fueled by the Grootegeluk open cast mine on the Waterberg Coalfield with about 14.6 million tons of coal a year via a conveyor system. The mine is also contracted to supply the new Medupi Power Station.
| Matimba Power Station | |
|---|---|
| Location | Limpopo, South Africa |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: 23°40′06″S 27°36′38″E / 23.66846°S 27.61062°E |
| Owner | Eskom |
| Fuel | Coal |
| Turbines | 6 |
| Installed capacity | 3,990 Megawatt |
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