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Power Stations In South Africa

South Africa has about 104 power plants with a generating capacity of 50.4227 gigawatts. South Africa's power sector is a critical component of the country's infrastructure, providing electricity to millions of people across the country. The country's energy mix is diverse, with coal-fired power plants dominating the sector, followed by nuclear, hydroelectric, and renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. The Medupi Power Station<>/a is one of the largest coal-fired power plants in South Africa, located in the Lephalale area of Limpopo province. The power station has a total installed capacity of 4,800 MW, making it one of the largest in the country.