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50 Facts About Eskom

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    1. About Eskom and Electricity – Founded: Eskom was established in 1923.
    2. About Eskom and Electricity – Ownership: It is a state-owned enterprise.
    3. About Eskom and Electricity – Headquarters: Located in Johannesburg, South Africa.
    4. About Eskom and Electricity – Primary Function: Eskom generates, transmits, and distributes electricity.
    5. About Eskom and Electricity – Electricity Generation Capacity: Approximately 48,000 MW.
    6. About Eskom and Electricity – Power Plants: Eskom operates over 27 power stations.
    7. About Eskom and Electricity – Diverse Energy Sources: Uses coal, nuclear, hydro, wind, and solar for electricity generation.
    8. About Eskom and Electricity – Coal Dominance: About 77% of Eskom’s electricity comes from coal.
    9. About Eskom and Electricity – Nuclear Energy: Two nuclear power stations (Koeberg) contribute about 5% of the total generation.
    10. About Eskom and Electricity – Renewable Energy: Eskom aims to increase the share of renewable energy sources.
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