Tshwane Forges Path to Energy Independence with Historic Power Station
Discover how Tshwane''s historic lease of the Rooiwal and Pretoria West power stations to independent producers marks a strategic move towards ending load-shedding and
File photo. (Thulani Mbele) Tshwane's city council on Thursday approved the second Rooiwal report, which gave the green light for the city to proceed with the 40-year lease of the Rooiwal and Pretoria West power stations.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84): This ownership tree is part of the Global Energy Ownership Tracker, a project of Global Energy Monitor. Pretoria West power station is a coal-fired power plant with a total capacity of 180 MW. The plant was built in 1952, and is owned by Tshwane Electricity Division.
According to a report by the city, the Pretoria West power station is not producing any electricity at the moment, whilst the Rooiwal station is producing 60 MW, 240 MW below its capacity.
Valued at over R360 million, Rooiwal and Pretoria West power stations have not been performing at maximum capacity for a while due to various reasons, including underinvestment in infrastructure.
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