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 SHOTLIST: 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

NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-400KV TRANSMISSION LINE-INAUGURATION

NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-400KV TRANSMISSION LINE-INAUGURATION

(240426) -- WINDHOEK, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Namibian Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo (1st L) visits the Auas substation in Windhoek, Namibia, on April 26, 2024. Namibia inaugurated the 400kV Auas-Gerus transmission line on Friday, marking a significant step toward the country's energy security and regional cooperation. (Photo by Musa C Kaseke/Xinhua)

NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-400KV TRANSMISSION LINE-INAUGURATION

NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-400KV TRANSMISSION LINE-INAUGURATION

(240426) -- WINDHOEK, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Namibian Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo (3rd L) inaugurates the 400kV Auas-Gerus transmission line at the Auas substation in Windhoek, Namibia, on April 26, 2024. Namibia inaugurated the 400kV Auas-Gerus transmission line on Friday, marking a significant step toward the country's energy security and regional cooperation. (Photo by Musa C Kaseke/Xinhua)