Thermal capacity accounted for 50.5% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded thermal capacity of 4,608GW. This is expected to contribute 35.2% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 5,040GW. Of the total global thermal capacity, 1.07% is in South Africa. Listed below are the five largest upcoming thermal power plants by capacity in South Africa, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global thermal power segment. Buy the latest thermal power plant profiles here.
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1. Kusile Power Station
The Kusile Power Station is a 4,800MW thermal power project located in Mpumalanga, South Africa. It is being developed by Eskom Holdings SOC. The project is currently in partially active stage. The project is owned by Eskom Holdings SOC. Buy the profile here.
2. Richards Bay Combined Cycle Power Plant
Richards Bay Combined Cycle Power Plant is a 3,000MW thermal power project in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Eskom Holdings SOC is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2028. The project is currently in permitting stage. It is owned by Eskom Holdings SOC. Buy the profile here.
3. Komatipute Combined Cycle Power Plant
The 1,300MW Komatipute Combined Cycle Power Plant is located in Mpumalanga, South Africa. The thermal project is currently in permitting stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2026. Buy the profile here.
4. Coega Gas Fired Power Plant
The Coega Gas Fired Power Plant is a 1,000MW thermal power project. It is planned in Eastern Cape, South Africa. The project is currently in permitting stage. It will be developed by Department of Energy, South Africa. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2027. Department of Energy, South Africa is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. Karpowership SA Coega Power Plant
The 488MW thermal project, Karpowership SA Coega Power Plant is expected to get commissioned by 2027. It is being developed by Karpowership. The project is currently in permitting stage. Power Group; Karpowership is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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