Angola-Namibia Transmission Interconnector (Angola section)

By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026
PIDA Code
E.06.03.01
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Feasibility
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Energy
Subsector Name
Power Interconnector
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
<p>Construction of Namibia section of the 400 kV Angola-Namibia transmission interconnector. The interconnector is expected to link the electricity networks in the north-western part of Namibia and the southern part of Angola and initially supply power to towns in southern Angola mainly Xangongo, Cahama and Ondjiva. This transmission line will also make provision for the integration of the proposed Baynes Hydro Power Station into the NamPower and RNT electricity networks.</p>
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Description

<p>The proposed interconnector involves the construction of power transmission lines from the proposed Baynes Hydropower Plant in Lower Kunene, Namibia, to link to the national power grid of Angola. While this leg of the&Acirc; project focuses on the section in Angola, it forms part of the broader project which is in Namibia.</p>

Capex Cost
0.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Project Risk

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Countries
Angola, Angola, Namibia, Angola, Namibia
Beneficiary Countries
Angola, Namibia
REC
SADC
Stakeholders
Southern African Development Community
Angola - Empresa Nacional de Electricidade de Angola
Southern African Power Pool
Angola Cables
Angola - Rede Nacionale de Transporte de Electricidade
Email
edmoyo@sadc.int
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
Latitude
-11.880000
Longitude
43.872200