Name of the Project
Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) – Bid Window 7 (BW7).

Location
South Africa.

Project Owner/s
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy.

Project Description
In December 2023, the DMRE invited interested parties to register prospective bids under the REIPPPP – BW7.

A total of 5 000 MW will be procured from projects using solar photovoltaic (PV) and onshore wind technology. The new generation to be procured will include1 800 MW of solar PV and 3 200 MW of onshore wind.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
Bid submission is scheduled for April 30, 2024.

Bid evaluation is expected to take up to three months following submissions and preferred bidders will be given six months to advance their projects to financial close. A period of 24 months has been set for construction, despite growing concerns about the country’s logistics constraints, particularly at the ports.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Independent Power Producer project officer, email query@ipp-renewables.co.za.