Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme
South Africa has a high level of Renewable Energy potential and presently has in place a target of 10 000 GWh of Renewable Energy. The Minister has determined that 3 725 megawatts (MW) to be generated from Renewable Energy sources is required to ensure the continued uninterrupted supply of electricity. This 3 725 MW is broadly in accordance with the capacity allocated to Renewable Energy generation in IRP 2010-2030.
This IPP Procurement Programme has been designed so as to contribute towards the target of 3 725 megawatts and towards socio-economic and environmentally sustainable growth, and to start and stimulate the renewable industry in South Africa.
Invitation to submit a proposal for the finance, construction, operation, and maintenance of renewable energy generation facilities.
Briefing Note 4 (May 2013 RFP) - Appendix K (PPAs), Appendix N (Transmission Agreement), Appendix O (Distribution Agreement) and Appendix P (Connection Direct Agreements) - are available for download.
Press Centre
Minister's speech
Milestones
First Bid Submission
| First Bid Submission Date | 4 November 2011 |
| Announcement of Preferred Bidders in respect of First Bid Submission Date | 7 December 2011 |
| Signing and effective date of PPAs, Direct Agreements, Implementation Agreements, and Connection Agreements and Financial Close not later than | 5 November 2012 |
Second Bid Submission
| Notification by the Department of Second Bid Submission Date in accordance with clause 9.5 of Part A of the RFP | 7 December 2011 |
| Second Bid Submission Date | 5 March 2012 |
| Announcement of Preferred Bidders in respect of Second Bid Submission Date | 21 May 2012 |
| Signing and effective date of PPAs, Direct Agreements, Implementation Agreements and Connection Agreements and Financial Close not later than | 9 May 2013 |
Third Bid Submission
| Notification by the Department of the Third Bid Submission Date in accordance with clause 9.5 of Part A of the RFP | 19 July 2013 |
| Second Bidders Conference | 16 August 2012 |
| Bidders to notify the Department of the information required pursuant to clause 9.7 of Part A of the RFP if submitting a Bid Response in respect of Third Bid Submission Date | 19 July 2013 |
| Third Bid Submission Date | 19 August 2013 |
| Announcement of Preferred Bidders in respect of Third Bid Submission Date | 29 October 2013 |
| Signing and effective date of PPAs, Direct Agreements, Implementation Agreements and Connection Agreements and Financial Close not later than | 30 July 2014 |
