Transmission infrastructure investment will be a hot topic at Africa Energy Indaba 2025

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  • The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has committed R112 billion ($6.3 billion) to overhaul the countryโ€™s transmission grid through its ambitious Transmission Development Programme (TDP).ย 
  • This substantial investment is designed to bring nearly 30,000 MW of utility-scale renewable energy online within the next five years, significantly advancing South Africaโ€™s clean energy goals.

During the NTCSA’s official launch in Johannesburg on October 7, 2024, Chairperson Priscillah Mabelane highlighted the urgency of this project, stating that close collaboration with the private sector would be essential for success.

She said the NTCSA recognises the crucial role of the private sector in ensuring that the 53,000 MW of required capacity over the next decade comes online, reinforcing the need for accelerated grid expansion to support the rapid growth of renewable energy in South Africa.

The heart of NTCSAโ€™s Transmission Development Programme is renewable energy. South Africa has seen an increase in independent power producers (IPPs), many of whom specialise in renewable energy generation.

The NTCSA plans to unlock the potential of wind, solar and other green energy projects by investing in 30,000 MW of renewable energy capacity, which will be connected by 2029.

The upcomingย T&D Africa Conference & Expoย to be hosted as part of the Africa Energy Indaba in March, 4-6, 2025 in Cape Town, will further unpack and explore the business opportunity linked to the implementation of the Transmission Development Programme.

Learn more:ย info@energyindaba.co.zaย | Enquiries: www.africaenergyindaba.com

 

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