South African Electricity Supply Commission

By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

South Africa - Zimbabwe Second Transmission Interconnector (South Africa section)

PIDA Code
E.02.08.01
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 the South Africa section of the 320 km / 400 kV South Africa to Zimbabwe transmission interconnector. 935 km of 400 kV transmission line across three countries</p>
Description

<p>The project will establish a second transmission interconnector between South Africa and Zimbabwe, enhancing the wheeling capacity of the Central Transmission Corridor by 1500 MW. The South African section stretches from Ellisras to the Zimbabwe border.</p>

Capex Cost
240.00USD million
Preparation Cost
24.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Project Risk

<ul>
<li>Environmental Risks: Not Reported Social Risks: Not Reported Socio-Enviro Classification: Not Reported Other External Risks: Not Reported</li>
</ul>

Countries
South Africa, South Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Zimbabwe
Beneficiary Countries
South Africa, Zimbabwe
REC
SADC
Stakeholders
Southern African Development Community
South African Electricity Supply Commission
Southern African Power Pool
Email
sydney@sapp.co.zw
Updated Date
Latitude
-17.830000
Longitude
31.053400
South African Electricity Supply Commission