Avon Peaking Power
Location: Shakaskraal, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa
Type: Natural Gas
Status: Operational
Year of establishment: 2016
Installed Capacity: 670 MWe
Project Description
It is an Open Cycle Gas Turbine plant which consists of 4 units operated by International Power. Its lay-out allows for flexibility with regards to future conversion using gas-fired technology. The commission date is July 2016.
Purpose/Application
It can provide much needed power and energy security during peak demand periods, and boost local economy. Its gas-fired technology is promising for the energy development of South Africa.
Unique Aspect
The Avon facility, together with its sister power plant the Dedisa 335 MW facility in Port Elizabeth, is South Africa’s first large Independent Power Project initiated by the Department of Energy.
Future Plans
This project intends to enter its next development phase as an anchor load for gas conversion through the DOE driven introduction of natural gas to South Africa.
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