Sekelduin Digital Substation
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Swakopmund, Namibia
Source: Engineering News
The Sekelduin 132/66/33 kV substation near Swakopmund, Namibia, is Africa's first fully digital substation. It uses advanced digital technologies including process bus and station bus applications aligned with IEC 61850 standards, fibre-optic communication, and hybrid AIS/GIS switchgear. The substation enables real-time monitoring, remote control, predictive maintenance, and is AI- and machine lea
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Broadband, Telecommunications
- Location
- Swakopmund, Namibia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Engineering News
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Sekelduin 132/66/33 kV substation near Swakopmund, Namibia, is Africa's first fully digital substation. It uses advanced digital technologies including process bus and station bus applications aligned with IEC 61850 standards, fibre-optic communication, and hybrid AIS/GIS switchgear. The substation enables real-time monitoring, remote control, predictive maintenance, and is AI- and machine learning-ready, enhancing grid reliability and supporting future energy demand in the Erongo region. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Namibia |
City | Swakopmund |
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Source | Engineering News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Broadband, Telecommunications |
Article published date | 2026-05-10 |
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