Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – Bid Window 7, South Africa – update

12th April 2024 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme – Bid Window 7, South Africa – update

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 (DMRE).

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 include 1 800 MW of solar PV and 3 200 MW of onshore wind.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
The bid submission date has been extended to May 30, 2024.

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.