Drakensberg pumped storage scheme
| Visitors centre and tour Guided tours begin at the Drakensberg Visitors Centre with a presentation providing you with an introduction to Eskom followed by a detailed overview of the operational function of the power station. An exhibition and brochures provide further information. The visit continues with a site tour to the station, which includes viewing the Valve Hall and the Machine Hall in the station. This is your opportunity to discover first hand how a power station works, the different types of power stations in Eskom and the measures taken to protect environment around the power station. The visit showcases South Africa’s technology and business capability. The diversity of engineering disciplines involved in the construction and operation of the power station, make the visit of interest to a wide spectrum of audiences. Pay us a visit for an introduction to a peaking power plant in South Africa. |
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The Drakensberg Pumped Storage Scheme one of the largest in the world is situated in the magnificent, picturesque mountains of the Northern Drakensberg of KwaZulu Natal. Protection and restoration of the environment was a focus area during construction and continues today. Apart from the lift shaft buildings and transmission lines, all installations are underground. The four reversible pump turbines, situated 156 meters below ground level, generate 1000 MW (4 x 250 MW) of electricity for the Eskom national grid during peak periods. The power station is also a joint venture between Eskom and the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (the Tugela-Vaal Scheme) in the transfer of water from the Thukela River to the Vaal dam in Gauteng - the industrial and commercial centre of South Africa. |
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