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South Africa launches bid window 7 for renewable energy projects

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has launched BW7 of the REIPPPP. The goal is to procure 5 GW of renewable energy capacity, comprising 3.2 GW onshore wind and 1.8 GW solar PV. All selected projects must be grid-connected by 2025.
South Africa Announces Tender for 5 GW Renewable Capacity under BW7

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) of South Africa has released a tender under the seventh bid window (BW7)
South Africa Launches Bid Window 7 For 5000 MW Renewable Energy Projects

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy announces the seventh bid submission phase (Bid Window 7) under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (REIPPPP). The call seeks 5000 MW from Solar Photovoltaic and Onshore Wind projects. Prospective bidders must register, pay a documentation fee, and adhere to the submission schedule.
South Africa launches bids for 5,000 MW renewable and 615 MW battery capacity to beat power deficit

The Government of South Africa has launched bidding rounds for 5,000 MW of new power generation capacity from renewable sources and 615 MW of battery storage, as the country fights to overcome power outages.
The country is also seeking 2,000 MW of capacity from natural gas-fired plants, in line with previously disclosed plans to speed-up development of gas-fired capacity. A statement from the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy said three requests for proposals (RFPs) had been invited from independent power producers (IPPs) for the aforementioned capacities.
South Africa Launches Bid Round 7 for REIPPP Program

The bid window targets the development of 3,200 MW of wind and 1,800 of solar PV power.
South Africa launches tender for 1.8 GW of solar

South Africa’s new auction is the first to be held under a December 2022 government plan to procure 14,771 MW of new generating capacity.
The impact of South Africa’s labour laws on businesses
Title: The Impact of South Africa’s Labour Laws on Businesses Introduction: South Africa’s labour laws have been a subject of intense debate and discussion, with proponents...
Continue reading...Scatec Secures 103 MW Battery Storage Project in South African Government Tender

Scatec ASA, a prominent renewable energy player, has clinched the preferred bidder status for the Mogobe (Ferrum) battery energy storage project, a significant move in South Africaâs renewable energy landscape. [â¦]
‘Nuclear and PetroSA/Gazprombank deals show government’s desperation’ | The Citizen

It appears that the nuclear and PetroSA deals were approved in haste before the elections, with both lacking transparency, clarity and rationality.