Gariep hydroelectric plant
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Gariep hydroelectric plant is an operating hydroelectric power plant in Gariep Local Municipality, Joe Gqabi District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Project Details
Table 1: Project details for Gariep hydroelectric plant
| Status | Commissioning year | Nameplate capacity | Turbines | Technology type | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating[1] | 1971[2] | 360 MW[2] | 4 x 90 MW[2] | Conventional storage[1] | South African Department of Water and Sanitation [100%][3] |
Location
Table 2: Location details for Gariep hydroelectric plant
| Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|
| Gariep Local Municipality, Joe Gqabi District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa[3] | -30.6233, 25.5067 (exact)[3] |
The map below shows the exact location of the hydroelectric power plant:
Articles and Resources
Additional data
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 (PDF) https://web.archive.org/web/20221007173555/https://www.eskom.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/HY-0005-Orange-River-Hydros-Rev-11.pdf. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-10-07.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 https://web.archive.org/web/20221005163546/https://gariepdam.com/gariepdam-info/. Archived from the original on 2022-10-05.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 (PDF) https://web.archive.org/web/20220609032330/https://wis.orasecom.org/content/study/UNDP-GEF/InfrastructureCatalogue/Documents/Reservoirs/Gariep%20Dam.pdf. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-06-09.
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