China Southern Power Grid expands power projects in Africa through Cairo

China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd. (CSG) presented its progress on the African continent during the “Global South Talks” conference held in Johannesburg as part of the China-Africa Global South Forum. At the event, the company highlighted its work in Egypt, where it has been leading a power infrastructure modernisation initiative since 2023.

A strategic project for the region

Led by Sun Shengjun, General Manager of the Africa and Europe Regional Development Project at China Southern Power Grid International, the programme aims to address structural failures in the Egyptian grid, including line losses and operational inefficiencies. CSG has introduced a series of technical measures derived from its internal practices, combined with solutions adapted to the local context.

Teams deployed on site have implemented loss-reduction systems in distribution networks, structuring the procedures according to a scalable approach. The stated objective is to enable Egyptian public operators to replicate these mechanisms on a larger scale using transferable methodologies.

Skills deployment and technology transfer

Beyond technical aspects, CSG has also focused on strengthening local expertise. Dedicated training programmes have been launched to support Egyptian engineers and technicians in adopting new tools and maintenance methods. This strategy would, according to the company, integrate the skills needed to maintain and develop the network over the long term.

The company emphasised that its initiatives in Africa are not limited to infrastructure provision but form part of a long-term commitment to building balanced energy relations. The framework presented is based on ongoing technical exchanges and the inclusion of African partners in the decision-making process.

Outlook for Global South countries

CSG stated that it intends to expand its energy cooperation model to other Global South countries. Lessons learned from the Egyptian project could thus be replicated in nations with similar distribution and network management needs.

The company confirmed its intention to remain active on the African continent by prioritising projects where its expertise in grid management can be adapted and transferred.