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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
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gptkbp:advances
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ongoing innovations
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gptkbp:ash_disposal_method
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ash dump
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gptkbp:benefits
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infrastructure development
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gptkbp:biodiversity
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habitat disruption
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gptkbp:capacity
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4800 MW
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gptkbp:carbon_footprint
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gptkb:significant
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gptkbp:challenges
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transition to renewables
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gptkbp:climate_impact
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contributes to greenhouse gas emissions
high carbon emissions
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gptkbp:collaborations
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energy research institutions
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gptkbp:community_engagement
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limited outreach
local community programs
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gptkbp:community_impact
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displacement of residents
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gptkbp:community_partnerships
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active engagement efforts
strained due to protests
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gptkbp:construction_method
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conventional construction
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gptkbp:construction_started
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gptkb:2008
gptkb:2022
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gptkbp:cooling_system
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wet cooling system
dry cooling
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gptkbp:coordinates
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25.5° S 28.5° E
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:Hitachi_Power_Africa
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gptkbp:development_cost
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R 161 billion
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gptkbp:disbandment_date
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not yet established
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gptkbp:electrification
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gptkb:South_Africa
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gptkbp:emergency_services
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in place
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gptkbp:emissions_standard
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flue gas desulfurization
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gptkbp:employment_impact
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job creation
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gptkbp:employs
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temporary construction jobs
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gptkbp:energy_mix_contribution
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significant portion of coal-fired generation
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gptkbp:environmental_concerns
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ongoing monitoring
aligned with national goals
aligned with national energy strategy
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gptkbp:environmental_impact
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gptkb:significant
high emissions
conducted prior to construction
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gptkbp:first_unit_operational_date
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gptkb:2014
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gptkbp:fuel_type
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gptkb:coal
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gptkbp:funding
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government investment
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gptkbp:future_energy_projects
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under consideration by Eskom.
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gptkbp:future_plans
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renewable energy integration
expansion projects
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gptkbp:future_prospects
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uncertain due to policy changes
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gptkbp:grid_position
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improved
Eskom national grid
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gptkbp:has_meetings
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held during planning phase
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gptkbp:has_units
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gptkb:6
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Kusile power station
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gptkbp:initiatives
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ongoing studies on emissions
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gptkbp:international_scrutiny
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facing criticism for emissions
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gptkbp:investment
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limited funding for local projects
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gptkbp:last_unit_expected_operational_date
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gptkb:2023
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gptkbp:last_unit_operational
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gptkb:2022
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gptkbp:local_economy
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positive
mixed benefits
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Mpumalanga,_South_Africa
gptkb:South_Africa
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gptkbp:maintenance
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preventive maintenance
regular maintenance required
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gptkbp:operational_area
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gptkb:2014
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gptkbp:operational_challenges
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technical issues reported
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gptkbp:operator
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gptkb:Eskom
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gptkbp:owner
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gptkb:Eskom_Holdings_SOC_Ltd.
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gptkbp:partnerships
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with local businesses
international partnerships
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gptkbp:payment_methods
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government funding
public and private funding
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gptkbp:power_generation_method
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thermal power generation
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gptkbp:power_source
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significant contribution to grid
approximately 32 TWh annually
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gptkbp:power_supply
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gptkb:National_Grid
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gptkbp:project
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gptkb:Medupi_power_station
greenfield project
extended due to challenges
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gptkbp:project_delays
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due to funding issues
multiple delays
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gptkbp:public_perception
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controversial
mixed opinions
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gptkbp:region
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gptkb:Mpumalanga
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gptkbp:regulatory_compliance
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obtained
environmental authorizations
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gptkbp:safety_record
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mixed reviews
improving
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gptkbp:security
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critical for South Africa
critical for South Africa's grid stability
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gptkbp:status
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operational
under construction
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gptkbp:supply_chain
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local suppliers
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gptkbp:sustainability
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coal dependency
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gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives
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renewable energy integration
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gptkbp:technology
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supercritical boiler
supercritical coal technology
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gptkbp:type
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coal-fired power station
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gptkbp:upgrades
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planned for efficiency improvements
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gptkbp:water_source
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groundwater
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gptkbp:year_created
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gptkb:2014
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