History
The name Ankerlig is
derived from an Afrikaans expression “Om die anker te lig”, which is symbolic of
a community that rises above the chains of poverty to experience growth and
prosperity.
General
Construction of the
first phase commenced in January 2006 and comprised of 4 x 148 MW units which
was completed and handed over for commercial operation by June 2007. The second
phase comprising of 5 x 147MW units was declared commercial during February
2009.
Technical Details
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Type: Open Cycle Gas
Turbines (OCGT)
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Number of Units: (Nine) 9
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Output per unit:
148MW
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Installed Capacity: 1327
MW
Role
The
OCGT units are powered by Fuel oil (Diesel). It is intended to supply
electricity into the National Grid during peak hours and emergency situations.
In addition to its generating capabilities the units are also used to regulate
network voltage fluctuations (SCO – Synchronous Condenser Operation)
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Contact DetailsAnkerlig 1 – (021)
5736000
Ankerlig 2 – (021) 5736003
Where is
AnkerligIn Neil Hare Road, in the industrial area of Atlantis in
the Western Cape.