Medupi Power Station, Coal-fired power station in Lephalale, South Africa.
Medupi Power Station is a coal-fired generating facility in Lephalale that operates six production units. The site uses advanced dry-cooling systems to convert coal into electricity for the regional power supply.
The power station began construction in 2007 as part of efforts to expand South Africa's electricity generation capacity. The project underwent extensive development phases before units started producing power for the grid.
The power station stands on 883 hectares of former agricultural land where local communities practiced cattle grazing and sports activities.
The site is located in an industrial area that can be easily identified on a map of the region. Visitors should check in advance about access possibilities since the facility operates under strict security protocols.
The power station reaches 130 meters in height and 500 meters in width, with stacks extending to 200 meters without traditional cooling towers.
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