Launch of the Independent Transmission Projects (ITP) Market Sounding Exercise

The Government of South Africa is pleased to announce the launch of the Independent Transmission Projects (ITP) market sounding exercise or request for information (RFI), a key initiative to transform the country's energy and infrastructure sectors. This is the first step towards the launch of the ITP pilot tender planned in 2025.

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REVISED AND UPDATED REFINANCING PROTOCOL/GUIDELINE - GUIDANCE NOTE 1 -NOVEMBER 2024

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy issued the Refinancing Protocol, updated to include Guidance Notes 1-5 and a process on refinancing utilising capital market instruments, dated January 2023 (“the Protocol”). This Guidance Note is issued to clarify certain provisions of the Protocol. Unless otherwise expressly stated, or the context otherwise requires, words and expressions defined in the Protocol shall bear the same meanings in this Guidance Note. The purpose of this Guidance Note is to provide guidance on the treatment of changes in Law and the impact thereof on Refinancing Notices (“Change in Law Provisions”).

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BESIPPPP BW3 - Bids Received on 28 November 2024

BESIPPPP BID WINDOW 3 - LIST OF ALL BIDS RECEIVED ON 28 NOVEMBER 2024

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AN ADDITIONAL TWO GRID-SCALE IPP BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE PROJECTS IN SOUTH AFRICA REACH COMMERCIAL CLOSE

The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Hon. Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, is pleased to announce the successful signing of Projects Agreements and Commercial Close of an additional two Projects appointed as Preferred Bidders under the first Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (BESIPPPP) Bid Window 1 on 18 November 2024.

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FIRST TWO GRID-SCALE IPP BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE PROJECTS IN SOUTH AFRICA REACH COMMERCIAL CLOSE

The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Hon. Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, is pleased to announce the successful signing of the Projects Agreements and Commercial Close of the first two Projects appointed as Preferred Bidders under the first Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (BESIPPPP) Bid Window 1. The signing happened in Cape Town on 16 October 2024.

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BESIPPPP BW2 - Bids Received on 29 August 2024

BESIPPPP BID WINDOW 2 - LIST OF ALL BIDS RECEIVED ON 29 AUGUST 2024

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REIPPPP BW7 - Bids Received on 15 August 2024

REIPPPP BID WINDOW 7 - LIST OF ALL BIDS RECEIVED ON 15 AUGUST 2024

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BIDDERS’ CONFERENCE QUERIES AND CLARIFICATIONS - BESIPPPP BW2

BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE CAPACITY BID WINDOW 2OF THE INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME BIDDERS’ CONFERENCE QUERIES AND CLARIFICATIONS – 17 JANUARY 2024

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Summary of RFP - BESIPPPP BW3

OVERVIEW FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION AND PROPOSALS FOR STORAGE CAPACITY UNDER THE THIRD BID SUBMISSION PHASE OF THE BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE IPP PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME

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GENERAL NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS IN RESPECT OF THE FIRST BID WINDOW UNDER THE GAS TO POWER INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME (GASIPPPP BID WINDOW 1)

GENERAL NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS IN RESPECT OF THE FIRST BID WINDOW UNDER THE GAS TO POWER INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME (GASIPPPP BID WINDOW 1)

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POSTPONEMENT OF BID SUBMISSION DATE FOR BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE IPP PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME (BESIPPPP) BID WINDOW 3

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BIDDERS’ CONFERENCE QUERIES AND CLARIFICATIONS - REIPPPP BW7

7TH BID WINDOW UNDER THE RENEWABLE ENERGY INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME (REIPPPP BW7) BIDDERS’ CONFERENCE QUERIES AND CLARIFICATIONS – 17 JANUARY 2024

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Signing of 2 Preferred Bidder projects under the 6th Bid Window of the REIPPPP

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy is pleased to announce that the first 2 projects under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) Bid Window 6 have signed project agreements and reached commercial close on 30 April 2024.

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BESIPPPP Bid Window 2 Bidders' Conference Guest List 17 January 2024

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GASIPPPP BW1 Bidders' Conference Guest List 18 January 2024

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REIPPPP BW7 Bidders Conference Guest List 17 January 2024

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Media Statement Announcement - Storage BW3 released to the market, 5th Succesfull bidder under Storage BW1 & Extentiondates for REIPP BW7 & Storage BW2

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE RELEASE OF THE 3rd BID WINDOW OF THE BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME (BESIPPPP BW 3), THE 5th PREFERRED BIDDER UNDER THE BESIPPPP BW 1 AND EXTENSIONS OF BID SUBMISSION DATES FOR THE REIPPPP BID WINDOW 7 AND BESIPPPP BID WINDOW 2 PROGRAMMES

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION AND PROPOSALS (RFP): IPPPP Tender No.: DMRE/022/2023/24

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION AND PROPOSALS (RFP) UNDER THE BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME (BESIPPPP) THIRD BID SUBMISSION PHASE (BID WINDOW 3) IPPPP Tender No: DMRE/022/2023/24

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Summary of RFP - REIPPPP BW7

OVERVIEW OF THE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION AND PROPOSALS FOR NEW GENERATION CAPACITY UNDER SEVENTH BID SUBMISSION PHASE OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME

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Summary of RFP - BESIPPPP BW2

OVERVIEW FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION AND PROPOSALS FOR STORAGE CAPACITY UNDER THE SECOND BID SUBMISSION PHASE OF THE BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE IPP PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME

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Summary of RFP - GASIPPPP BW1

OVERVIEW OF THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR NEW GENERATION CAPACITY UNDER THE FIRST BID SUBMISION PHASE OF THE GAS IPP PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME (GASIPPPP)

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION AND PROPOSALS (RFP): IPPPP Tender No.: DMRE/014/2023/24

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION AND PROPOSALS (RFP) UNDER THE RENEWABLE ENERGY INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS’ PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME (REIPPPP) SEVENTH BID SUBMISSION PHASE (BID WINDOW 7) IPPPP Tender No.: DMRE/014/2023/24

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION AND PROPOSALS (RFP): IPPPP Tender No.: DMRE/015/2023/24

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION AND PROPOSALS (RFP) UNDER THE GAS INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME (GASIPPPP) BID WINDOW 1 IPPPP Tender no: DMRE/015/2023/24

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION AND PROPOSALS (RFP): IPPPP Tender No.: DMRE/016/2023/24

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION AND PROPOSALS (RFP) UNDER THE BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME (BESIPPPP) SECOND BID SUBMISSION PHASE (BID WINDOW 2) IPPPP Tender No: DMRE/016/2023/24

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Media Statement Announcement REIPPPP BW7, Gas BW1 and Storage BW2 released to the market

THREE NEW BID WINDOWS RELEASED UNDER THE INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME (IPPPP), CALLING FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY, GAS AND BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES

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Another project totalling 150 MW reaches Legal Close under the Risk Mitigation IPP Procurement Programme

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy is pleased to announce that another Preferred Bidder under the Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP) has reached Legal Close on 14 December 2023.

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BESIPPP Media Statement

Announcement of preferred bidders under the 1st Bid Window of the Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Procurement Programme (BESIPPP) and signing of project agreements with an additional preferred bidder under the Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP)

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Bidders' Conference - Presentations of 15 May 2023 Event

INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME ENERGY STORAGE BID WINDOW 1 BIDDERS’ CONFERENCE 15 MAY 2023

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IPP PROGRAMMES - REFINANCING PROTOCOL/GUIDELINE

This Protocol sets out a framework for the assessment of Refinancing Notices highlighting the key commercial and financial factors that will guide decision-making. The IPP Office in terms of its contract management mandate will assess, verify and grant consent as may be appropriate and as mandated by the Department.

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Summary of RFP - The Battery Energy Storage Capacity IPP Procurement Progamme.

Overview of the request for qualification and proposals for new generation capacity under the Battery Energy Storage Capacity IPP Procurement Progamme.

Signing of Preferred Bidder projects under the 5th Bid Window, and announcement of Preferred Bidders under the 6th Bid Window of the REIPPPP

The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy is pleased to announce that an additional thirteen (13) projects under the 5th Bid Window of the Renewable Energy IPP Procurement Programme (REIPPPP Bid Window 5) have signed legal agreements on 8th December 2022, paving the way for additional new generation capacity to come on-line from early 2025. The Minister also announced the Preferred Bidders appointed under the REIPPPP Bid Window 6.

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Signing of Preferred Bidder projects under the 5th Bid Window, and announcement of Preferred Bidders under the 6th Bid Window of the REIPPPP

The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy is pleased to announce that an additional thirteen (13) projects under the 5th Bid Window of the Renewable Energy IPP Procurement Programme (REIPPPP Bid Window 5) have signed legal agreements on 8th December 2022, paving the way for additional new generation capacity to come on-line from early 2025. The Minister also announced the Preferred Bidders appointed under the REIPPPP Bid Window 6.

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REIPPPP BW6 Unsuccessful Bidders

Tender no: DMRE/001/2022/23 LIST OF UNSUCCESSFUL BIDDERS

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SIGNING OF AN ADDITIONAL THREE PROJECT AGREEMENTS UNDER THE 5TH BID WINDOW OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER PROGRAMME (REIPPPP BID WINDOW 5)

The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr Gwede Mantashe, is pleased to announce that an additional three renewable energy projects have signed project agreements under the 5th Bid Window of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP Bid Window 5) on Thursday, 10 November 2022.

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SIGNING OF AN ADDITIONAL THREE PROJECT AGREEMENTS UNDER THE 5TH BID WINDOW OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER PROGRAMME (REIPPPP BID WINDOW 5)

The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr Gwede Mantashe, is pleased to announce that an additional three renewable energy projects have signed project agreements under the 5th Bid Window of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP Bid Window 5) on Thursday, 10 November 2022.

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REIPPPP BW6 - Bids Received on 03 October 2022

REIPPPP BID WINDOW 6 - LIST OF ALL BIDS RECEIVED ON 03 OCTOBER 2022

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION AND PROPOSALS (RFP) UNDER BID WINDOW 6 OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME

Tender no: DMRE001/2022/23 The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy ("the Department") hereby provides notice of the following amendments to the Request for Proposals issued on 6 April 2022 under the REIPPPP Bid Window 6.

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION AND PROPOSALS (RFP) UNDER BID WINDOW 6 OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME

Tender no: DMRE001/2022/23 The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy ("the Department") hereby provides notice of the following amendments to the Request for Proposals issued on 6 April 2022 under the REIPPPP Bid Window 6.

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RESPONSE TO ALLEGATIONS OF TENDER RIGGING AROUND RENEWABLE ENERGY IPPP PROGRAMME (REIPPPP) BID WINDOW 5

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has noted inaccurate and malicious reporting by Green Building Publication with regard to its Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) Bid Window 5 in recent weeks. he Department and the IPP Office strongly refute with the contempt it deserves the allegations and statements published by Mr Groenendaal, and takes the allegations raised very seriously.

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PROCUREMENT PROCESS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY IPP PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME (REIPPPP) BID WINDOW 6 (BW 6)

Following the announcement made by His Excellency President Ramaphosa on 25th July 2022 on measures to address the current energy crisis, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (the Department) has initiated a number of steps to enable the envisaged increase in capacity to be procured under the current Renewable Energy IPP Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) Bid Window 6 from 2 600 MW up to 5 200MW.

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POSTPONEMENT OF BID SUBMISSION DATE FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY IPP PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME (REIPPPP) BID WINDOW 6 (BW 6)

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (the DMRE) announces the postponement of Bid Submission Date for the REIPPPP Bid Window 6.

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MEDIA STATEMENT - FIRST PROJECTS REACH FINANCIAL CLOSE UNDER RISK MITIGATION INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME (RMIPPPP) PROJECT AGREEMENTS 19 JULY 2022

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy is pleased to announce that the first three projects under the Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP) have reached Financial Close on 19 July 2022.

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Bidders' Conference - REIPPPP BW6 Attendee List

Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) - BW6 Bidders' Conference Attendee List

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Bidders' Conference Presentation - REIPPPP BW6

Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) - Presentations and QA for BW6

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SIGNING OF RISK MITIGATION INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME (RMIPPPP) PROJECT AGREEMENTS

The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy is pleased to announce the first three projects to sign project agreements under the Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP) on Thursday, 02 June 2022.

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SIGNING OF RISK MITIGATION INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME (RMIPPPP) PROJECT AGREEMENTS

The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy is pleased to announce the first three projects to sign project agreements under the Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP) on Thursday, 02 June 2022.

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Summary of RFP - REIPPPP BW6

Overview of the request For qualification and proposals for new generation capacity under the Renewable Energy IPP Procurement Programme, Bid Window 6.

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DELAY IN REIPPPP BW5 SIGNING

DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY ANNOUNCES REVISED TIMELINES FOR THE COMMERCIAL CLOSE OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME BID WINDOW 5 (REIPPPP BW5)

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DELAY IN REIPPPP BW5 SIGNING

DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY ANNOUNCES REVISED TIMELINES FOR THE COMMERCIAL CLOSE OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME BID WINDOW 5 (REIPPPP BW5)

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION AND PROPOSALS (RFP) UNDER BID WINDOW 6 OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME

Tender no: DMRE001/2022/23 The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy formally invites interested parties to register prospective bids under the Renewable Energy IPP Procurement Programme.

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION AND PROPOSALS (RFP) UNDER BID WINDOW 6 OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME

Tender no: DMRE001/2022/23 The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy formally invites interested parties to register prospective bids under the Renewable Energy IPP Procurement Programme.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE REIPPPP BW5 PREFERRED BIDDERS!

The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr Gwede Mantashe announced the 25 Preferred Bidders selected under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) Bid Windows 5 round at a media briefing on 28 October 2021

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REIPPPP BW5 - Bids Received on 16 August 2021

REIPPPP BID WINDOW 5 - LIST OF ALL BIDS RECEIVED ON 16 AUGUST 2021

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IPP REFINANCING - Guidance Note 5

The Department of Energy issued the Refinancing Protocol dated June 2020. The Department Issued Guidance Note 1 dated 23 July 2020, Guidance Note 2 dated 19 August 2020, Guidance Note 3 dated 16 September 2020 and Guidance Note 4 dated 26 November 2020. The purpose of this Guidance Note is to provide guidance on the treatment of movements in interest rates and other applicable financing terms between the date of submission of the applicable Refinancing proposal (“Submission Date”) and the date Financial Close is achieved (“FC Date”).

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ESKOM Generation Connection Capacity Assessment (GCCA - 2023) - Phase 1 Document

The intention of the Generation Connection Capacity Assessment of the 2023 Transmission Network (GCCA-2023) is to provide stakeholders with an indication of the available capacity for the connection of new generation at the main transmission system (MTS) substations on the Eskom transmission network that may be in service by 2023 based on both approved and proposed new transmission infrastructure projects.

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ESKOM - Bidders' Conference Queries & Clarifications - BW5

FIFTH BID SUBMISSION PHASE OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY IPP PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME - BIDDERS’ CONFERENCE QUERIES AND CLARIFICATIONS - 26 MAY 2021 -ESKOM Responses as submitted to IPPO on 09 June 2021

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IPPO - Bidders' Conference Queries & Clarifications - BW5

FIFTH BID SUBMISSION PHASE OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY IPP PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME - BIDDERS’ CONFERENCE QUERIES AND CLARIFICATIONS - 26 MAY 2021

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DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY ANNOUNCES THREE ADDITIONAL PREFERRED BIDDERS APPOINTED UNDER THE RISK MITIGATION INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME (RMIPPPP)

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy announces the appointment of three (3) additional Preferred Bidders under the Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (RMIPPP) following the completion of value for money negotiations, as indicated by the Minister during the announcement of the other 8 Preferred Bidders on 18th March 2021.

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Bidders' Conference Presentation - REIPPPP BW5

Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) - Presentations for BW5

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Bidders' Conference - REIPPPP BW5 Timelines

Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) - Timelines for BW5

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Bidders' Conference - REIPPPP BW5 Attendee List

Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) - BW5 Bidders' Conference Attendee List

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Summary of RFP - REIPPPP BW5

Overview of the request For qualification and proposals for new generation capacity under the Renewable Energy IPP Procurement Programme, Bid Window 5.

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THE RISK MITIGATION INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME (RMIPPPP) IN CONTEXT

In response to recent articles in the media following the announcement of the Preferred Bidders under the RMIPPP, there is a need to provide context around the objectives, design and the outcome of the RMIPPPP.

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RISK MITIGATION INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME (RMIPPPP)

8 Successful Bidders -Project Overview & Map

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION AND PROPOSALS (RFP) UNDER BID WINDOW 5 OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME

Tender no: DMRE001/2021/22 The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy formally invites interested parties to register prospective bids under the Renewable Energy IPP Procurement Programme.

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION AND PROPOSALS (RFP) UNDER BID WINDOW 5 OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME

Tender no: DMRE001/2021/22 The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy formally invites interested parties to register prospective bids under the Renewable Energy IPP Procurement Programme.

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RMIPPPP PREFERRED BIDDERS

RISK MITIGATION INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME PREFERRED BIDDERS

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RMIPPPP PREFERRED BIDDERS – LOCATION OF PROJECTS

RISK MITIGATION INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME PREFERRED BIDDERS – LOCATION OF PROJECTS

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RISK MITIGATION IPP PROGRAMME PREFERRED BIDDERS!

The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr Gwede Mantashe announced the 8 Preferred Bidders selected under the Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP) at a media briefing on 18 March 2020

IPP REFINANCING - Guidance Note 4

The Department of Energy issued the Refinancing Protocol dated June 2020. The Department Issued Guidance Note 1 dated 23 July 2020, Guidance Note 2 dated 19 August 2020 and Guidance Note 3 dated 16 September 2020. The purpose of this Guidance Note is to provide for replacement of Clause 5.4.3 introduced in Guidance Note 2.

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Bidders' Conference - Attendee List

Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP) - Bidders' Conference Attendee List

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Bidders' Conference - Legal Presentation

Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP) - Legal Overview of Process Evaluation and Power PPA

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Bidders' Conference - Eskom Grid Access Unit Presentation

Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP) - Eskom high level RE grid integration process

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Bidders' Conference - Implementation Agreement Presentation

Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP) - Implementation Agreement

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Bidders' Conference - Economic Development Presentation

Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP) - Economic Development (ED) Qualification and Evaluation Criteria

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Bidders' Conference - Financial Presentation

Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP) - Financial Evaluation and Payment Mechanism

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Bidders' Conference - Technical Presentation

Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP) - Technical

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Bidders' Conference - Overview - Challenges and Achievements

THE RISK MITIGATION IPP PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME (RMIPPPP) - Overview - Challenges and Achievements

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IPP REFINANCING - Guidance Note 3

The Department of Energy issued the Refinancing Protocol dated June 2020. The Department Issued Guidance Note 1 dated 23 July 2020 and Guidance Note 2 dated 19 August 2020. The purpose of this Guidance Note is to provide guidance to IPPs in respect of the timing of secondary transactions in relation to the utilisation of the new Equity IRR as the reference rate for the calculation of the Refinance Gain, and to provide IPPs with clarification pertaining to the “Base Case Equity IRR” as defined in Clause 4.1.1 (b) in the Protocol.

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Summary of RFP - Risk Mitigation IPP Procurement Programme

Overview of the request for qualification and proposals for new generation capacity under the Risk Mitigation IPP Procurement Programme.

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IPP REFINANCING - Guidance Note 2

The Department of Energy issued the Refinancing Protocol dated June 2020. The Department Issued Guidance Note 1 dated 23 July 2020. This Guidance Note is issued to provide guidance to IPPs in respect of (i) the model audit letter, and (ii) allowed changes/updates from the Financial Close Model to the pre-Refinance Model and from the pre-Refinance Model to the post-Refinance Model.

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION AND PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE NEW GENERATION CAPACITY UNDER THE RISK MITIGATION INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME

Tender no: DMRE001/2020/21 The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy formally invites interested parties to register prospective bids under the Risk Mitigation IPP Procurement Programme.

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION AND PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE NEW GENERATION CAPACITY UNDER THE RISK MITIGATION INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME

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IPP REFINANCING - Guidance Note 1

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy issued the Refinancing Protocol dated June 2020 (“the Protocol”). This Guidance Note is issued to clarify/amend certain provisions of the Protocol. Unless otherwise expressly stated, or the context otherwise requires, words and expressions defined in the Protocol shall bear the same meanings in this Guidance Note.

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IPP REFINANCING PROTOCOL

The Department has received and expects to continue to receive requests from Sellers to change their financing arrangements after financial close. This Protocol will assist Sellers to deal with such Refinancing Notices and provide Sellers with a transparent guideline which will apply to the IPP programmes.

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UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FROM THE INFORMATION SESSION HELD ON 8 JANUARY 2020

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FROM THE INFORMATION SESSION HELD ON 8 JANUARY 2020 ON THE MEDIUM TERM POWER PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME

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CLARIFICATION RESPONSE 3 TO RFI AS AT THURSDAY 23 JANUARY 2020

CLARIFICATION RESPONSE 3 – RESPONSE TO QUERIES AS AT THURSDAY 23 JANUARY 2020 FOR THE REQUEST FOR INFORMATION IN RESPECT OF THE DESIGN OF A MEDIUM TERM POWER PURCHASE PROGRAMME

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CLARIFICATION RESPONSE 2 TO RFI AS AT TUESDAY 21 JANUARY 2020

CLARIFICATION RESPONSE 2 – ESKOM POWER GENERATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REQUEST FOR INFORMATION IN RESPECT OF THE DESIGN OF A MEDIUM TERM POWER PURCHASE PROGRAMME

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CLARIFICATION RESPONSE 1 TO RFI AS AT WEDNESDAY 8 JANUARY 2020

CLARIFICATION RESPONSE 1 – RESPONSE TO QUERIES AS AT WEDNESDAY 8 JANUARY 2020 FOR THE REQUEST FOR INFORMATION IN RESPECT OF THE DESIGN OF A MEDIUM TERM POWER PURCHASE PROGRAMME

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ANNEXURE A - FORM 1 (14 January 2020) updated

Summary of the information to be provided in terms of paragraph 4 (Information to be provided by the Respondent in its RFI Response)

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Presentation of Briefing Session – 8 Jan 2020

Presentation of Briefing Session held on 8 Jan 2020 for the Request for Information on the Design of a Risk Mitigation Power Procurement Programme

UPDATED ADVERT - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION IN RESPECT OF THE DESIGN OF A RISK MITIGATION POWER PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy intends to launch a Risk Mitigation Power Purchase Programme to alleviate the current electricity supply constraints in the immediate to medium-term, as envisaged in the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2019), promulgated in October 2019. NOTE THAT THE DEPARTMENT WILL HOST A BRIEFING SESSION ON THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON 8 JANUARY 2020 AT 11:00 AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: IPP Office Building 9 Bylsbridge Office Park, Cnr Jean & Olivenhoutbosch Ave, Centurion South Africa

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION MEDIUM TERM POWER PURCHASE PROCUREMENT (GENERATION) DECEMBER 2019

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION IN RESPECT OF THE DESIGN OF A MEDIUM TERM POWER PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME. Please read both the RFI & the latest Addendum by clicking on the read buttons below.

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RFP 011 / 2019 - Closing Date: 11 February 2019

Appointment of a Service Provider to undertake an Independent Investigation and provide recommendations on options for the appropriate Institutionalisation.

Transaction Advisors contracted in 2017 to advise the DoE on IPP Procurement Programmes

Transaction Advisors contracted in 2017 to advise the DoE on IPP Procurement Programmes

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Advisers on the procurement of Renewable Energy IPP BW1-4

Advisers on the procurement of Renewable Energy IPP BW1-4

RFP129/2017 - Appointment of EME’s and QSE’s as Transaction Advisors to the IPP Office

Appointment of EME’s and QSE’s as Transaction Advisors to the IPP Office

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Small Projects IPP Procurement Programme - Second Stage 2 Preferred Bidder Annoucement

Presentation of the Small Projects IPP Procurement Programme - Second Stage 2 Preferred Bidders

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Updated Annexure N - Service Level Agreement

Annexure N - Draft Service Level Agreement to be entered into between the DEVELOPMENT BANK OF SOUTHERN AFRICA LIMITED (DBSA) & the Service Provider

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Annexure 2 - Replacement table for Gas RFP007/2017

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Annexure 1 - Replacement table for Baseload RFP005/2017

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Briefing Note 1

This Briefing Note 1 is issued in terms of clause 8 of RFP 005/2017; RFP 006/2017; RFP 007/2017; RFP 008/2017 and RFP 009/2017 issued by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) on behalf of the Independent Power Producers Office (IPPO) of the Department of Energy for suitably qualified service providers to the IPP Office and programmes.

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NOTICE TO EXTEND THE CLOSING DATE OF TENDERS

The SCM Unit wishes to inform all interested prospective tenderers of the notice to extend the closing date of the following tenders: RFP005/2017; RFP006/2017; RFP007/2017; RFP008/2017 & RFP009/2017

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Transaction Advisors - Disbursements and Travel Procedure

This procedure was developed to ensure a consistent approach is applied to cost management related to all IPP Office procurement activities, specifically with reference to accounting for travel & disbursements, and is to be followed by all IPP Office personnel and transaction advisors.

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Transaction Advisors - Purchase Orders & Invoicing Procedures

This procedure was developed to ensure a consistent approach is applied to cost management related to all IPP Office procurement activities, specifically with reference to the creation and issuing of purchase orders.

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RFP005_2017 Baseload Tender Documents

APPOINTMENT OF TRANSACTION ADVISORS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT , IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING OF A PROCUREMENT PROCESS FOR INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER (IPP) PROJECTS INCLUDING BASELOAD, MID MERIT AND MEDIUM TERM RISK MITIGATION PROJECTS RELATED TECHNOLOGIES AND INTERVENTIONS AS MANDATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY.

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RFP006_2017 Renewable Energy Tender Documents

APPOINTMENT OF TRANSACTION ADVISORS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING ASSOCIATED WITH A PROCUREMENT PROCESS FOR INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER (IPP) PROJECTS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES OR INTERVENTIONS AS MANDATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

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RFP007_2017 Gas-to-Power Tender Documents

APPOINTMENT OF TRANSACTION ADVISORS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING OF A PROCUREMENT PROCESS FOR INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCER (IPP): GAS TO POWER AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES AS MANDATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

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RFP008_2017 Specialist Advisors Tender Document

APPOINTMENT OF SPECIALIST ADVISORS TO THE IPP OFFICE

Press Release - Coal based Independent Power Producer Programme Announcement

Coal-based Independent Power Producer Programme Announcement Ms. Tina Joematt-Pettersson, the Minister of Energy has announced the successful bidders for the 1st Coal-based Independent Power Producer Programme.

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Expression of Interest in respect of identifying a Strategic Partner (s) for the development, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of a 600MW gas-fired power plant

Expression of Interest (“EOI”) in respect of identifying a Strategic Partner (s) for the development, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of a 600MW gas-fired power plant (“the Project”)

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Expression of Interest in respect of identifying one or more Strategic Partner(s) for the Development, Financing, Construction, Operation and Maintenance of one or more Solar Parks, where all such facilities are to be located in the Northern Cape

Expression of Interest in respect of identifying one or more Strategic Partner(s) for the Development, Financing, Construction, Operation and Maintenance of one or more Solar Parks, where all such facilities are to be located in the Northern Cape

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CoGen IPP Procurement Programme - Bid Window 1A Preferred Bidder Announcement

Presentation of the CoGen IPP Procurement Programme - Bid Window 1A Preferred Bidder

REIPP - Bid Window 1 -4 Preferred Bidder List

List of REIPP Preferred Bidders for Bid Window 1 - 4

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Small Projects IPP Procurement Programme - First Stage 2 Preferred Bidder List

List of the Small Projects IPP Procurement Programme - First Stage 2 Preferred Bidders

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Small Projects IPP Procurement Programme - First Stage 2 Preferred Bidder Annoucement

Presentation of the Small Projects IPP Procurement Programme - First Stage 2 Preferred Bidders

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REIPPPP Programme Public Participation Process

Request for public participation in the review of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) and background overview of the REIPPPP to date.

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South African International Renewable Energy Conference

The International Renewable Energy Conference, a global platform for the advancement of renewable energy, takes place in Cape Town, South Africa, in October 2015.

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Renewable Energy IPP – Bid Window 4 Preferred Bidder Prices & Economic Development scores

Prices and Economic Development scores for the appointed Preferred Bidders in Bid Window 4 of the REIPPPP...

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Department of Energy sheds light on Renewable Energy IPPs

The Minister of Energy, Ms Tina Joemat-Pettersson and the Department of Energy are proud to announce the additional preferred bidders from the renewable energy independent power producer procurement programme (REIPPPP) Bid Window 4.

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Department of Energy thanks IPPs

The Department of Energy thanks Independent Power Producers for their contribution to assist those who were displaced, hurt or left without food and water ...

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Request for bids for electricity under the Cogeneration IPP Procurement Programme

The Department of Energy formally invites interested parties to register prospective bids under the Cogeneration Programme. The RFB will be available for download on 04 June 2015 from the website...

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Policy and Budget Speech by Minister of Energy

2015/16 POLICY AND BUDGET SPEECH by the Minister of Energy, Ms Tina Joemat-Pettersson

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Minister's speech in respect of Expansion and Acceleration of the Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme

The Minister of Energy, Ms Tina Joemat-Pettersson announced a combination of energy supply and demand options that will increase the participation of the independent power producers to electricity supply to the grid as well as private participation in energy efficiency and demand side...

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BW4 Preferred Bidder Announcement

The Minister of Energy, Ms Tina Joemat-Pettersson announced the Preferred Bidders in respect of the Fourth Bid Submission Phase in Cape Town on the 16th of April 2015.

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Minister's speech in respect of Expansion and Acceleration of the Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme

The Minister of Energy, Ms Tina Joemat-Pettersson announced a combination of energy supply and demand options that will increase the participation of the independent power producers to electricity supply to the grid as well as private participation in energy efficiency and demand side...

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION AND PROPOSALS FOR NEW GENERATION CAPACITY UNDER THE COAL BASELOAD IPP PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME

The Department of Energy ("the Department") formally invites interested parties with relevant experience to submit proposals for the finance, construction, operation, and maintenance of coal baseload power generation facilities adopting power generation from either of pulverised coal or fluidised bed type technologies for the purpose of entering into, inter alia, an Implementation Agreement with the Department and a Power Purchase Agreement with Eskom Holdings SOC Limited as the buyer.

DG's closing remarks

Bid Window Signing Ceremony Closing Remarks by the DG 09 May 2013

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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

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List 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

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Renewable Energy Fund

Significant expansion of the South African economy during the past few decades resulted in consequent and (substantial) increased growth in electricity demand without the necessary growth in the supply side. Currently, the majority of electricity in South Africa is generated from burning fossil fuel (there is one nuclear power plant in the Eskom fleet), the South African Government has determined to source energy from...

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Media Statement 14 November 2011

Thandiwe Maimane Department of Energy Pretoria, 14 November 2011. The Department of Energy published an Request For Proposals (RFP) on the 3rd of August 2011 requesting Independent Power Producers to submit proposals for the first window by the 4th of November 2011. All bidders intending to bid for the first and the second window were required to attend a compulsory Bidders Conference held on the...

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Announcement of Preferred Bidders of the IPP Procurement Programme - Window 2

The Integrated Resource Plan was published in May 2011 and outlines the required new generation capacity for the next 20 years. The IRP takes into account the different energy carriers required to ensure that stability for the national energy supply, and renewable energy is part of this mix. In accordance with the IRP, the Request for Proposal (RFP)...

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Recommended Preferred Bidders - Window...

Recommended Preferred Bidders - Window...

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Announcement of preferred bidders in respect of the first window

Minister of Energy, Hon. Dipuo Peters Department of Energy Members of the Press Corps Ladies and Gentlemen In March this year government adopted the Integrated Resource Plan, as a blueprint for the energy mix that South Africa desired for the power sector in the period up to 2030. This blueprint indicated government’s clear intention not only to...

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Preferred Bidders - Window 2

Listing of the preferred bidders and allocation of MW per a...