Global transmission capacity was estimated to have reached 20,397,232MVA by the end of 2022 and is forecasted to grow to 28,341,693MVA by 2028. South Africa had 158,556MVA of capacity in 2022 and this is expected to rise to 182,358MVA by 2028. 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. Gamma Substation – Upgrade – 765/400 kV

Gamma Substation – Upgrade – 765/400 kV is a 765/400kV substation located at Gamma, Northern Cape, South Africa. The substation is planned and is expected to be commissioned in 2024. The Gamma 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. Upon completion, the substation will be able to operate at 2000MVA.

Gamma Substation – Upgrade – 765/400 kV is owned by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd.

2. 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 2024. 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.

3. 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 2024. 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.

4. 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 2024. 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.

5. Umtu Substation – Upgrade

Umtu Substation – Upgrade is a 765/400kV substation located at Umtu, Cape, South Africa. The substation is proposed and is expected to be commissioned in 2027. The Umtu Substation – Upgrade 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.

Umtu Substation – Upgrade is owned by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd.

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