- Seven international consortia have been pre-qualified to bid for South Africa’s $25 billion (R440 billion) power grid upgrade, attracting global players from India, France, and China.
- The project aims to modernise transmission infrastructure, reduce reliance on ageing coal plants, and support the integration of renewables, gas, and new technologies.
- The first phase includes building 1,164 km of new transmission lines to connect about 3,000 MW of additional generation capacity.
- Authorities see the expansion as critical for energy security, industrial growth, and economic recovery, with increased private-sector participation.
