Polasa - The PowerLine And Substation Association

Polasa - The PowerLine And Substation Association POLASA is an industry association that promotes the interests of manufacturers, suppliers, contractor

Renewable energy projects are driving increased demand for transmission infrastructure. The Impofu Wind Power Farms Comp...
10/03/2026

Renewable energy projects are driving increased demand for transmission infrastructure. The Impofu Wind Power Farms Complex in the Eastern Cape will generate approximately 330 MW of renewable energy, supported by new substations and transmission lines to deliver power to industrial users.

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The Impofu Wind Power Farms Complex (IWPFC), is a cluster of three wind power plants under construction in South Africa. The power stations together with the associated high-voltage substations and 120 kilometres (75 mi) of 132 kV overhead power lines are expected to generate 330 MW of power. The p...

Digital technologies are increasingly being applied in power system monitoring and substation management. Eskom is explo...
10/03/2026

Digital technologies are increasingly being applied in power system monitoring and substation management. Eskom is exploring AI-enabled grid management and digital substation technologies aimed at improving network monitoring and operational efficiency.

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AI-driven grid management aims to improve reliability and predictive maintenance

Several large transmission projects are progressing across South Africa to strengthen the grid and support renewable ene...
10/03/2026

Several large transmission projects are progressing across South Africa to strengthen the grid and support renewable energy integration. Projects such as the Medupi–Witkop 400kV transmission line and the Upington strengthening scheme are designed to improve network reliability and capacity.

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Aligned with the 2024 Transmission Development Plan (TDP), State-owned power utility Eskom subsidiary National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) currently has 75 projects – at various stages of development from procurement to ex*****on that will enable about 37 GW of new generation connect...

South Africa’s Transmission Development Plan (2025–2034) outlines major grid expansion over the next decade, including a...
10/03/2026

South Africa’s Transmission Development Plan (2025–2034) outlines major grid expansion over the next decade, including approximately 14,500 km of new transmission lines and significant substation upgrades to enable the integration of new generation capacity.

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South Africa is rapidly expanding power transmission infrastructure to unlock generation capacity, strengthen grid reliability and reduce nationwide load shedding by 2030.

A new $350 million World Bank-backed credit guarantee facility aims to unlock private investment in infrastructure proje...
10/03/2026

A new $350 million World Bank-backed credit guarantee facility aims to unlock private investment in infrastructure projects, including expansion of South Africa’s electricity transmission grid. The initiative is intended to reduce financial risk for investors and accelerate infrastructure development.

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The World Bank has agreed to give South Africa $350 million of financing for ​a new credit guarantee facility that is ‌meant to unlock private financing for infrastructure including an expansion of the power transmission grid.

This is part of the government’s R440 billion project to roll out 14,000 km of transmission lines and more than 170 subs...
20/10/2025

This is part of the government’s R440 billion project to roll out 14,000 km of transmission lines and more than 170 substations in the coming decade.

The South African government plans to expropriate land to accelerate its R440 billion project to build 14,000 km of transmission lines needed to connect new generation capacity to the grid, the Electricity Minister said.

A South African court has nullified the environmental authorization for state-owned electricity utility Eskom’s proposed...
20/10/2025

A South African court has nullified the environmental authorization for state-owned electricity utility Eskom’s proposed 3,000-megawatt gas-fired power plant. The court cited multiple reasons for its decision, including the failure to adequately consult local residents and consider the full impacts of the power plant’s entire life cycle on climate change.

A South African court has nullified the environmental authorization for state-owned electricity utility Eskom’s proposed 3,000-megawatt gas-fired power plant. The court cited multiple reasons for its decision, including the failure to adequately consult local residents and consider the full impact...

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20/10/2025

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Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says South Africa will spend over R2.2 trillion to diversify its energy mix. This will see the country ramp up ...

According to NIASA, the plan opens new opportunities for the sector through:- Support localisation of supply chains and ...
20/10/2025

According to NIASA, the plan opens new opportunities for the sector through:

- Support localisation of supply chains and manufacturing for nuclear components and infrastructure.
- Collaborate in skills development and training initiatives to prepare a new generation of nuclear professionals.
- Engage transparently in nuclear licensing, safety assurance and public participation processes to build trust and uphold world-class regulatory standards.
- Partner with government and financiers to unlock economic spin-offs from nuclear investment, including employment, innovation and regional cooperation in Africa.
- Support public awareness campaigns and community engagement, promoting understanding of nuclear safety, waste management and environmental stewardship.

Analysts of the IRP2025 note that ex*****on of nuclear power depends heavily on financing, procurement transparency, and policy consistency.

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