SANEDI issues a tender for clean energy technologies

The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) invites suitably qualified and experienced service providers to submit priced proposals to create dedicated funding mechanisms to promote the deployment of large-scale demonstration in Clean Energy Technologies.

SANEDI is a statutory authority established under the National Energy Act No. 34 of 2008. The Act authorises SANEDI to direct, oversee, and carry out energy research and development, encourage energy research and technological innovation, and implement measures to promote energy efficiency across the economy.

Deadline: 17 January 2025

Scope of work 

The Energy Secretariat at SANEDI seeks to facilitate the commercialisation of technologies through: 

• Local manufacturing of components based on publicly financed intellectual property (IP), with an emphasis on the development of value-added components emanating from the four Energy RDI Flagship Programmes; and
• Smart inbound technology transfer, where in its engagements with global original manufacturers, the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) has insisted on potential partners agreeing to integrate locally developed technologies into their commercial products, co-development of technology where synergies exist and embracing inbound technology where local expertise does not exist. 

The DSI established the SANEDI in 2020, which created a platform that allows for both the private and public sectors to participate in the following energy-related RDI Flagship Programmes supported by the DSI: 

• Hydrogen South Africa (HySA); 
• Renewable Energy Hub and Spokes; 
• Coal CO_² to X RDI; 
• Energy Storage RDI.

The Energy Secretariat at SANEDI has therefore established the Call for Proposals for dedicated funding mechanism to promote the deployment of large-scale demonstration projects through the establishment of partnerships across the public and private sectors, which is key to the successful implementation of the RDI programmes, guided by the following principles:

• Innovation in support of a developmental state; 
• Increased investment in artisanal/technician skills;
• Co-investments with the private sector in technology innovation; 
• Increased investments in local value addition;
• Support for the diversification of the energy mix through the development of low-carbon technologies; and 
• Support for local companies to maintain their global competitiveness through the reduction of the carbon footprint in their products.

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The projects to be funded will be selected based on the following criteria: 

• The project should include locally developed and/or publicly funded IP or know-how to link low-carbon technologies; and
• The project should be a partnership involving a minimum of two of the energy RDI flagship Programmes and a private or public sector partner.

Projects comprising the following aspects will be prioritised

• Addresses the needs of the private or public sector partner with associated co-funding;
• Enables the delivery of services to a disadvantaged community; 
• Involvement of youth, women and persons with disabilities in the project execution; 
• Includes a clear technology transfer plan (ie, necessary training for local personnel to undertake the maintenance and operation of the technology systems); 
• For a project value of R10 million and more, a co-funding of at least 60% of the cost will be expected from the partner; 
• If the project value is between R5 million and R10 million, a co-funding of at least 50% of the cost will be expected from the partner;
• For a project with a value of R5 million and below, a co-funding of at least 40% of the cost will be expected from the partner, and
• Projects that can be delivered within six (6) months from the date of inception will be prioritised; however, the maximum timeframe is 18 months.

The Energy Secretariat at SANEDI shall:

• Provide the relevant information and guidelines on how to access the funding once approval of the proposal has been obtained; and 
• Facilitate communication with the implementing agencies of the energy RDI flagship Programmes as and when it is necessary.

Submissions / Bid Documents may be returned to the CLIENT by means of Electronic Submissions via E-Mail. The Submission E-Mail address designated is: [email protected]

Queries relating to the issue of these documents may be addressed to SCM DEPARTMENT:

Telephone: 011 038 4369
E-Mail: [email protected]

The deadline for receipt of proposals is 11am on Friday 17 January 2025.

Tender documents can be obtained from the SANEDI website. 

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Source: https://www.esi-africa.com/tenders/sanedi-issues-a-tender-for-clean-energy-technologies/

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