Properties (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Power Station
|
| gptkbp:accessories |
Electricity to the national grid
|
| gptkbp:built |
1974
|
| gptkbp:capacity |
3,000 MW
|
| gptkbp:challenges |
Aging infrastructure
|
| gptkbp:commissioned |
1979
|
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
Local community programs
|
| gptkbp:community_impact |
Job creation
|
| gptkbp:construction_cost |
R1.5 billion
|
| gptkbp:coolingSystem |
Wet cooling system
|
| gptkbp:decommissioningDate |
Future decommissioning plans
|
| gptkbp:electrification |
Base load power generation
Influences tariffs |
| gptkbp:emergencyServices |
Provides emergency power
|
| gptkbp:emissionsStandard |
Greenhouse gases
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
Positive
Significant |
| gptkbp:environmentalProtection |
Subject to regulations
Conducted regularly |
| gptkbp:fuel_capacity |
Local coal mines
|
| gptkbp:fuelCapacity |
Coal
|
| gptkbp:future_plans |
Upgrades and refurbishments
|
| gptkbp:gridConnection |
Contributes to grid stability
Eskom grid |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Part_of_South_Africa's_energy_history
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Kriel Power Station
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:South_Africa
|
| gptkbp:maintenance |
Regular maintenance required
|
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
Aligned with national energy policy
|
| gptkbp:operator |
Eskom
|
| gptkbp:owner |
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd.
|
| gptkbp:partnerships |
Collaborates with universities
|
| gptkbp:powers |
In_place_with_Eskom.
|
| gptkbp:public_perception |
Mixed views
|
| gptkbp:region |
gptkb:Mpumalanga
Critical for regional power supply |
| gptkbp:reliability |
High reliability
|
| gptkbp:research |
Conducted on emissions
|
| gptkbp:safetyFeatures |
Implemented safety protocols
|
| gptkbp:stakeholders |
Regular stakeholder meetings
|
| gptkbp:status |
Operational
|
| gptkbp:sustainability |
High
|
| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
Limited initiatives
|
| gptkbp:technology |
Ongoing upgrades planned
Pulverized coal combustion |
| gptkbp:transportation |
Rail and road access
|
| gptkbp:type |
Coal-fired power station
|
| gptkbp:unitAwards |
6
|
| gptkbp:waterManagement |
Ash dump
|
| gptkbp:waterQuality |
Nearby rivers
|