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IN FOCUS: Building South Africa's Grid of the Future. Expanding and Modernising the National Electricity Network.
South Africa’s electricity future depends on more than new generation capacity. Expanding and modernising the national transmission network is critical to unlocking investment, connecting renewable energy and supporting economic growth.
Register to access the new video interview series exploring the challenges, opportunities and investments required to deliver a modern, resilient and future-ready electricity grid for South Africa.
In partnership with Siyavuya Holdings.
Episode 1
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Monde Bala, CEO of the National Transmission Company South Africa, discusses transmission network expansion, infrastructure investment, private-sector participation, local industry opportunities and the role of AI in modernising the electricity grid.
Episode 2
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Silas Zimu, national energy adviser to the Minister of Electricity and Energy, discusses electricity market reform, fair grid access, private investment in transmission infrastructure and the challenges facing South Africa’s distribution networks.
Episode 3
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Sagren Moodley, chairperson of the Power Operations & Leadership Association of Southern Africa (Polasa), discusses industry readiness for South Africa’s transmission expansion, procurement challenges, local manufacturing opportunities, skills shortages and accelerating infrastructure delivery.
Episode 4
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Greg Fyfe, chief investment officer at the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), discusses innovative financing models, private-sector investment, the DBSA’s role in transmission infrastructure development and the proposed Credit Guarantee Vehicle to support South Africa’s grid expansion.
Episode 5
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Thomas Garner of the South African Independent Power Producers Association discusses grid access challenges, capacity allocation, battery storage, hybrid projects, curtailment and the role of private investment in expanding South Africa’s transmission network.
Episode 6
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Sanjeev Mungroo, CEO and country manager of ENGIE South Africa, discusses how battery storage, hybrid projects, smarter project locations and electricity market reform can help overcome grid constraints and improve transmission network utilisation.
Episode 7
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Mervyn Naidoo, president of the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa and Group CEO of Actom, discusses local manufacturing opportunities, industry capacity, procurement challenges and the role of localisation in South Africa’s transmission expansion.
Episode 8
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Keith Webb of Rand Merchant Bank discusses opportunities for local manufacturers in South Africa’s transmission expansion, local manufacturing capacity, investment financing and procurement frameworks to support greater industry participation.Subscribe to improve your user experience...
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