Name of the Project
Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) – Bid Window (BW) 6.

Location
South Africa.

Project Owner/s
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE).

Project Description
The DMRE invited interested parties on April 6, 2022, to register prospective bids under REIPPPP – BW 6.

No indication has been given as to how much renewables capacity has been allocated to the bid, but it is expected that at least 1 600 MW of onshore wind and 1 000 MW of solar photovoltaic will be procured in line with the yearly allocations outlined in the Integrated Resource Plan and catered for by a subsequent Ministerial determination.

The deadline for bid submissions is August 11, 2022.

Before accessing the request for proposal, every prospective bidder is required to pay a nonrefundable documentation fee of R25 000 per prospective project and to complete an electronic registration form.

The electronic registration form must be completed online at www.ipp-renewables.co.za.

The DMRE will communicate only with prospective bidders that have completed the registration form and have paid the required fee.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.

Latest Developments
The DMRE will host a conference with prospective bidders before the August 11 submission date.

This conference will be held on a virtual teleconferencing platform, the date of which will be publicised on www.ipp-renewables.co.za.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

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