Eskom is responsible for providing electricity to meet the ever increasing needs of its end users. As a result, Eskom's linear electrical infrastructure is continuously being expanded upon to support annual load growth. Negative interactions between wildlife and electrical infrastructure take on many forms including the electrocution of birds (and mammals), birds colliding with power lines and birds and/or animals causing short circuits in the electricity supply through various activities on electricity structures. These interruptions to the power supply have dire consequences for large industries and residential areas. The challenge for Eskom is to find the balance between the electricity demands of the nation, the interests of industry, the residential electrification programme, and the effective use and conservation of natural, social and economic resources. In view of the complexity, scope and persistence of the problem of interactions between wildlife and power lines, Eskom and the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) formalised their long-standing relationship by entering into a partnership in 1996 to address the problem in a systematic manner on a national basis and to establish an integrated management system to minimise these negative interactions. Twenty-three (1996-2019) years later the partnership is still going strong. The Eskom/EWT strategic partnership evolved over the years to include other facets of the business including the power generation element. Eskom identified the need for the Endangered Wildlife Trust to assist them in the management of biodiversity in and around power stations across South Africa. Activities include the assistance with the design of biodiversity action plans for all power stations, and guidance on game management, wind farm biodiversity monitoring and biodiversity mainstreaming activities. Additionally, EWT assist Eskom with the management of wildlife interactions across all Eskom infrastructure and through advising on all biodiversity related issues.