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.
BW 4 RFP .
The Department is in the process of finalisng Bid Window 4 and an announcement will be made early in 2015.
Please note that Eskom uploaded the GCCA 2016 report dd June 2014 on its website.
Bank Account Details: Please note that the Department has changed their Bank Account details with effect from 1 April 2014 as follows:
Account Name: GTAC - IPP
Bank: Nedbank
Account Type: Current
Account Number: 1068872608
Branch Name: Corporate Client Services, Johannesburg
Branch Code: 198765
SWIFT Code: NEDSZAJJ
Press Centre
Minister's speech in respect of the announcement of the Preferred Bidders for the Third Bid Submission Phase
Published on: 05 November 2013
Announcement of the Preferred Bidders in respect of the Third Bid Submission Phase By The Minister Of Energy, Mr Dikobe Ben Martins on 5 November 2013, 10h00 Centurion, Pretoria
Read articleList of Preferred Bidders for the Third Bid Submission Phase
Published on: 05 November 2013
List of the Preferred Bidders for the Third Bid Submission Phase announced by The Minister Of Energy, Mr Dikobe Ben Martins on 5 November 2013, 10h00 Centurion, Pretoria
Read articleMilestones
Third Bid Submission
| 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 | 11 December 2014 |
Third (CSP) Bid Submission
| Bid registration date | 3 March 2014 |
| Third (CSP) Bid Submission Date | 31 March 2014 |
| Announcement of Preferred Bidders in respect of Third (CSP) Bid Submission Date | 15 December 2014 |
| Signing and effective date of PPAs, Direct Agreements, Implementation Agreements and Connection Agreements and Financial Close not later than | TBC by the Department |
Fourth Bid Submission
| Bid registration date | 21 July 2014 |
| Fourth Bid Submission Date | 18 August 2014 |
| Announcement of Preferred Bidders in respect of Fourth Bid Submission Date | 1st Quarter 2015 |
| Signing and effective date of PPAs, Direct Agreements, Implementation Agreements and Connection Agreements and Financial Close | To be confirmed by the Department |
