Global transmission line length was estimated to have reached 5,767,158Ckm by the end of 2023 and is forecasted to grow to 6,669,519Ckm by 2028. South Africa had 33,698Ckm of line length in 2023 and this is expected to rise to 36,645Ckm by 2028. 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 2024.
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 proposed and is expected to be commissioned in 2031.
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. Gamma – Kappa Line – Upgrade
The Gamma – Kappa Line – Upgrade is a 765kV overheadGamma to Kappa. The project is planned and is expected to be commissioned in 2029.
The Gamma – Kappa Line – Upgrade is an overhead line. through 9327 circuit cable. Buy the profile here.
4. Perseus – Gamma Line – Upgrade
The Perseus – Gamma Line – Upgrade is a 765kV overheadPerseus to Gamma. The project is proposed and is expected to be commissioned in 2031.
The Perseus – Gamma Line – Upgrade is an overhead line. through 9327 circuit cable. Buy the profile here.
5. Second Gamma – Grassidge Line
The Second Gamma – Grassidge Line is a 765kV overheadSecond Gamma to Grassidge. The project is planned and is expected to be commissioned in 2031.
The Second Gamma – Grassidge Line is an overhead line. through 9327 circuit cable. Buy the profile here.
For more details on the latest transmission line projects, buy the project profiles here.
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