Plan to revive money pit power stations in Pretoria
City of Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya has revealed the metro''s plans to resuscitate the Pretoria West and Rooiwal 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.
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.
Pretoria West Power Station: conversion to a waste-to-energy facility to reduce independence on Eskom and improve energy security. Rooiwal Power Station: reviving the power station will provide greater energy security. Wonderboom National Airport: repositioning the loss-making airport as a commercial hub for logistics and revenue enhancement.
In January 2024, the metro reported that the Pretoria West Power Station wasn't producing electricity, while the Rooiwal Power Station was generating 60MW — 240MW less than its maximum capacity. They were unable to operate at full capacity for various reasons, including underinvestment in infrastructure.
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