Sa Launches R440bn Transmission Plan, Eyes Private Sector Funding

South Africa has adopted an investment roadmap to fund the expansion and modernisation of its transmission infrastructure. Government aims to tap into the private sectors resources to raise R440 billion for the rollout of transmission infrastructure in the next 10 years.

South Africa amended the Electricity Regulation Act going into 2025 to allow for the Electricity and Energy Minister to bring in the private sector on infrastructure projects.

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa presents gazetted regulations, outlining efforts underway by the National Treasury to raise credit guarantee funds to address risks to the project.

SA unveils R440bn transmission infrastructure plan

The country says to address economic bottlenecks and usher in growth, South Africa will have to ensure energy security, which will come through transmission development.