South Africa energises first IPP-built main transmission substation

By Philippa Larkin | Published 17h ago

South Africa reaches a major renewable energy milestone with the commissioning of its first Independent Power Producer-built Main Transmission Substation. Located in the Northern Cape, the Koruson 400/132 kV MTS will connect 1. 5 gigawatts of clean energy to the national grid, marking a significant shift towards private sector-led infrastructure development in the country's energy transition.