Energy
Being rich in coal, South Africa has some of the largest coal-fired power stations in the world.
In 1955 Sasol opened the first commercial Coal liquefaction plant.
Commercialization of copper indium gallium sulphur selenide (CIGSSE) thin film solar cell technology was pioneered by Professor Vivian Alberts at the University of Johannesburg.
The South African Solar Challenge is held bi-annually over a distance of 2,500 miles (4,000 km).
As of 2011 the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station is the only commercial nuclear energy station on the African continent.
Kimberley, was the first city in the Southern Hemisphere and in Africa to have electric street lights - first lit on 1 September 1882 .
Further information: List of power stations in South Africa, Coal in South Africa, and EskomRead more about this topic: Science And Technology In South Africa
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