Zizabona increasing #transmission capacity through SAPP

A R1.8-billion power interconnector project, Zizabona, is adding a new western leg to north-south transmission links between Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa.

PARTNERS:

Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP)

The project is ranked as a SAPP priority project and a flagship African Union regional integration initiative.

Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)

The feasibility has been funded by the DBSA.

The project will:

· Increase transmission capacity through the SAPP

· Increase reliability between SADC countries

· Facilitate regional power trade through the SAPP

To read the full article visit http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/r18bn-zizabona-power-interconnector-to-be-officially-unveiled-2012-07-10

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