Signing ceremony in respect of Bid Window 5 under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP)
The Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2019) and associated Ministerial Determinations guide the roll out of procurement under the Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (IPPPP).
Following NERSA concurrence, the Ministerial Determination for 2 600 MW capacity was gazetted on 25 September 2020. The Request for Proposals under Bid Window 5 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) was launched on 12 April 2021, and the subsequent announcements of the successful bidders were made on 28 October 2021.
Following the confirmation of all required regulatory approvals, the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy will host a project agreement signing ceremony with the first three Preferred Bidders in Centurion, on Thursday, 22 September 2022.
The 3 projects that are ready to sign are Coleskop Wind Power, San Kraal Wind Power and Phezukomoya Wind Power which all offer Onshore Wind Energy technologies. Information will be provided on the status of the preparations to sign with the remaining twenty two (22) Preferred Bidders under the REIPPPP BW5.
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy hereby formally invites media to attend and cover the Signing Ceremony, as per the schedule below:
Date: Thursday, 22 September 2022
Time: 7h30 (registration) event will start promptly at 09:00am
Venue: IPP Office, Bylsbridge Office Park, Cnr Jean Avenue and Olievenhoudbosch Street, Centurion
Due to space constraints, it is imperative for the media to RSVP for the event at events@ipp-projects.co.za.
Enquiries:
Desiree Otto
Cell: 087 351 3000 or 082 331 8033
E-mail: events@ipp-projects.co.za
Nathi Shabangu
Cell: 073 852 1922
Makhosonke Buthelezi
Cell: 060 534 4487
Ernest Mulibana
Cell: 073 428 1876
E-mail: mediadesk@dmre.gov.za
