Energy Production in South Africa (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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4 conventional energy sources in South Africa
4 conventional energy sources in South Africa
Wood, coal, oil, hydro energy
Main purpose of conventional energy sources
Main purpose of conventional energy sources
To produce electricity
Dominant energy source in SA's electricity production
Dominant energy source in SA's electricity production
Coal
Location strategy for thermal power stations
Location strategy for thermal power stations
Near coalfields to reduce transport costs
Expected duration of SA's coal reserves
Expected duration of SA's coal reserves
Approximately 200 years
Duva Power Station's annual coal consumption
Duva Power Station's annual coal consumption
Approximately 10 million tonnes per year
SA energy capacity growth 1990-2008 (start & end)
SA energy capacity growth 1990-2008 (start & end)
From ~33,000 MW to over 43,000 MW
Definition of hydro energy
Definition of hydro energy
Electricity generated using force of moving water
Definition of thermal energy
Definition of thermal energy
Electricity generated using heat to create steam
MWe meaning
MWe meaning
Megawatts of electrical capacity (one million watts)