Progress In The Development of the Southern African Regional Grid

Southern African countries have the ability to establish a reliable, affordable, and efficient electrical power system; hence, the use of renewable energy is widely recommended. Due to population expansion in Southern Africa, there is an immediate need to expand the electrical supply as well as upgrade electrical power infrastructure in order to improve electricity production. Regional power exchange offers several potential advantages. Indeed, expanding national power markets across international boundaries might reduce supply and demand fluctuations and boost capacity investment. Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) is the regional organization of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) member countries' national utility electricity suppliers in Southern Africa. This review article covers the power electrical difficulties facing the Southern African region, including the available installed capacity, the potential power that may be accumulated, and the expanding population that a peak demand must meet. It also includes the SAPP's aims, vision, and mission to provide power accessibility and reliability in the region.