Eskom energises 500 MVA transformer at Rustenburg substation, platinum industry to benefit

State-owned Eskom has energised and commissioned the first of two 500 MVA power transformers at the newly built Ngwedi substation, in Rustenburg. The transformer marks a significant step towards the completion of the Medupi Power Station Integration Project and will provide improved network flexibility and reliability in the greater Rustenburg area – home to numerous platinum mining houses.    The Medupi integration project is one of the large-scale power delivery projects aimed at supporting the grid system between Limpopo and North West.