Global transmission line length was estimated to have reached 5,465,957Ckm by the end of 2021 and is forecasted to grow to 6,485,343Ckm by 2027. South Africa had 33,324Ckm of line length in 2021 and this is expected to rise to 34,486Ckm by 2027. Listed below are the five largest transmission projects by line length in South Africa, according to GlobalData’s power database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global transmission line segment. Buy the latest transmission line project profiles here.

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1. Camden – Theta Line – New – 765 kV

The Camden – Theta Line – New – 765 kV is a 765kV overheadCamden to Theta. The project is under construction and is expected to be commissioned in 2023.

The Camden – Theta Line – New – 765 kV is an overhead line that will be operated by Eskom Holdings SOC. The line will carry alternating current (AC) through double circuit cable. Buy the profile here.

2. Gamma – Grassridge Line

The Gamma – Grassridge Line is a 765kV overheadGamma to Grassridge. The project is planned and is expected to be commissioned in 2026.

The Gamma – Grassridge Line is an overhead line that will be operated by Eskom Holdings SOC. The line will carry alternating current (AC) through double circuit cable. Buy the profile here.

3. Grassridge – Gamma Line

The Grassridge – Gamma Line is a 765kV overheadGrassridge to Gamma. The project is planned and is expected to be commissioned in 2026.

The Grassridge – Gamma Line is an overhead line that will be operated by Eskom Holdings SOC. The line will carry alternating current (AC) through double circuit cable. Buy the profile here.

4. Lambda – Theta Line – Upgrade

The Lambda – Theta Line – Upgrade is a 765kV overheadLambda to Theta. The project is under construction and is expected to be commissioned in 2023.

The Lambda – Theta Line – Upgrade is an overhead line that will be operated by Eskom Holdings SOC. The line will carry alternating current (AC) through double circuit cable. Buy the profile here.

5. Second Zeus – Perseus – Gamma – Omega Line

The Second Zeus – Perseus – Gamma – Omega Line is a 765kV overheadZeus to Omega. The project is planned and is expected to be commissioned in 2025.

The Second Zeus – Perseus – Gamma – Omega Line is an overhead line that will be operated by Eskom Holdings SOC. The line will carry alternating current (AC) through double circuit cable. Buy the profile here.

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