Global transmission capacity was estimated to have reached 19,883,744MVA by the end of 2021 and is forecasted to grow to 27,052,399MVA by 2027. South Africa had 156,676MVA of capacity in 2021 and this is expected to rise to 172,327MVA by 2027. Listed below are the five largest transmission projects by capacity in South Africa, according to GlobalData’s power database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global transmission segment. Buy the latest transmission substation project profiles here.
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1. Alpha Substation – Upgrade – 765/400 kV
Alpha Substation – Upgrade – 765/400 kV is a 765/400kV substation located at Alpha, Mpumalanga, South Africa. The substation is proposed and is expected to be commissioned in 2027. The Alpha Substation – Upgrade – 765/400 kV will be operated by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd.
The designed voltage level of the substation is 765/400kV and the operating voltage level is 765/400kV. The step in voltage of the project is 765kV and the step out voltage is 400kV.
Alpha Substation – Upgrade – 765/400 kV is owned by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. Buy the profile here.
2. Hydra Substation
Hydra Substation is a 765kV substation located at De Aar, Northern Cape, South Africa. The substation is planned and is expected to be commissioned in 2023. The Hydra Substation will be operated by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd.
The designed voltage level of the substation is 765kV and the operating voltage level is 765kV. The step in voltage of the project is 765kV.
Hydra Substation is owned by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. Buy the profile here.
3. Lambda Substation
Lambda Substation is a 765/400kV substation located at Lambda, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. The substation is planned and is expected to be commissioned in 2023. The Lambda Substation will be operated by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd.
The designed voltage level of the substation is 765/400kV and the operating voltage level is 765/400kV. The step in voltage of the project is 765kV and the step out voltage is 400kV. Upon completion, the substation will be able to operate at 4000MVA.
Lambda Substation is owned by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. Buy the profile here.
4. Mbewu Substation
Mbewu Substation is a 765/400kV substation located at Mbewu, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. The substation is planned and is expected to be commissioned in 2023. The Mbewu Substation will be operated by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd.
The designed voltage level of the substation is 765/400kV and the operating voltage level is 765/400kV. The step in voltage of the project is 765kV and the step out voltage is 400kV.
Mbewu Substation is owned by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. Buy the profile here.
5. Omega Substation – Upgrade – 765/400 kV
Omega Substation – Upgrade – 765/400 kV is a 765/400kV substation located at Omega, Western Cape, South Africa. The substation is under construction and is expected to be commissioned in 2023. The Omega Substation – Upgrade – 765/400 kV will be operated by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd.
The designed voltage level of the substation is 765/400kV and the operating voltage level is 765/400kV. The step in voltage of the project is 765kV and the step out voltage is 400kV.
Omega Substation – Upgrade – 765/400 kV is owned by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. Buy the profile here.
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