Table 2 Summary of grid availability
From: Assessment of the locational potential of floating offshore wind energy in South Africa
Zone | Availability | Remark |
|---|---|---|
Northern Cape | Low | Grid constraints due to a lack of generation connection capacity and need for substantial network reinforcements |
Western Cape | Medium | Requires reinforcement of its transmission network to accommodate procured and future generation capacity |
Eastern Cape | High | Availability of grid connection points in the Grassridge and Dedisa substations |
Kwazulu-Natal | High | 275 kV and 400 kV connection points in Durban and Richard’s Bay. Current network reinforcements may offer more connection options |