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South Africa · asset class
Interconnectors in South Africa
South Africa has 2 interconnectors mapped on the OverWatts open energy atlas — the 63rd-largest fleet of the 104 countries that hold any, and 0.3% of the world's mapped total. Of these, 1 operating and 1 under construction or proposed. The largest is South Africa – Zimbabwe interconnection (planned) (300 MW).
1 is in the pipeline, led by South Africa – Zimbabwe interconnection (planned) (300 MW), proposed.
2
Interconnector in South Africa
#63
of 104 countries
1
In construction / proposed
On the interactive map
Largest interconnectors in South Africa
- South Africa – Zimbabwe interconnection (planned)300 MW · proposed
- South Africa – Zimbabwe interconnection15 MW
Under construction & proposed
- South Africa – Zimbabwe interconnection (planned)300 MW · proposed
How South Africa compares · interconnectors by country
- 1. United States159
- 75. Philippines2
- 76. Rwanda2
- 77. Tanzania2
- 78. South Africa2
- 79. Zambia2
- 80. Bahrain1
- 81. Belize1
Frequently asked
- How many interconnectors are there in South Africa?
- OverWatts maps 2 interconnectors in South Africa — 0.3% of the world's mapped total, the 63rd-largest national fleet of the 104 countries with any.
- What is the largest interconnector in South Africa?
- South Africa – Zimbabwe interconnection (planned), at 300 MW.
- What new interconnectors are being built in South Africa?
- 1 project is under construction or proposed. The largest is South Africa – Zimbabwe interconnection (planned) (300 MW).