Investing in Energy Transmission in South Africa: A Truly Bright Idea
In South Africa, the transmission grid needs significant investments to be able to absorb new generation capacity, especially from renewables.
South Africa’s Minister of Energy and Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, and I discussed the country’s energy challenges and opportunities, particularly around transmission and distribution infrastructure, which includes the lattice towers, poles, high-voltage cables, and transformers that bring power to homes, schools, businesses, and hospitals.