Summary
Construction of Namibia section of the 400kV 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.
Description
<p>The project is code named "ANNA" meaning the interconnection between Angola and Namibia. The proposed interconnector involves the construction of power transmission routed via the proposed Baynes Hydropower Plant in Lower Kunene, Namibia, to link the Namibian and Angolan electricity networks in the north western part of Namiiba and the southern part of Angola. </p>
Stakeholders
Angola - Rede Nacionale de Transporte de Electricidade
Angola Cables
Namibia - Ministry of Mines and Energy
Namibia Power
NEPAD Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility
Southern African Development Community
Southern African Power Pool