| Praslin Power Station | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Country | Seychelles |
| Location | Baie Saint Anne |
| Coordinates | 4°20′23.2″S55°45′22.7″E / 4.339778°S 55.756306°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | 1980 |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 13 MW |
The Praslin Power Station or Baie Ste Anne Power Station is a fossil fuel power station in Baie Saint Anne, Seychelles.
The power station was commissioned in 1980 with an installed generation capacity of 2.7 MW. [1]
The power station has an installed generation capacity of 13 MW. [1]
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