Namibia inaugurates 400kV transmission line
STORY: Namibia inaugurates 400kV transmission line
SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024
DATELINE: April 27, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:12
LOCATION: Windhoek
CATEGORY: ECONOMY
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1. various of the inauguration of the 400kV transmission line
STORYLINE:
Namibia inaugurated the 400kV Auas-Gerus transmission line on Friday, marking a significant step toward the country's energy security and regional cooperation.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo underscored Namibia's commitment to achieving energy self-sufficiency by 2030, in line with national goals outlined in Vision 2030.
"The construction of the 400kV transmission line marks a significant milestone in our journey toward energy security and regional cooperation," Alweendo said.
The transmission line, funded by Namibia's power utility, NamPower, to the tune of 873 million Namibian dollars (about 46 million U.S. dollars), is expected to facilitate increased regional trade and allow Namibia to export surplus energy to n
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