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Solar PV set to capitalise on REIPPPP

Bid Window 6

he South African Photovoltaic energy market, in our ambition to deliver affordable, secure and clean energy supply to the
Industry Association (SAPVIA) has country. We must do this, as embodied in the economic development requirements of the
Twelcomed the commitment shown programme, contributing to South Africa’s development needs.
by Government with the release of Bid “The continued release of bid windows in a timely fashion demonstrates clearly that the
Window 6 of the Renewable Energy IPP Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) is intent on harnessing renewable
Procurement Programme. energy capacity to meet the country’s energy requirements and in doing so consistently,
Following closely on the awarding of leverage this significant infrastructure programme to drive economic development.
preferred bidders for Bid Window 5, this Solar PV presents the least-cost, quickest-to-build option and with ever-advancing
new bid window is critical in the drive to technological capabilities, our sector continues to play an increasingly important role in
get much needed additional generation meeting the country’s capacity requirements, while driving our journey of a just transition”
capacity onto the grid. As a trusted Solar PV will account for 1000 MW of procured energy in Bid Window 6, with bid
partner to government, and in support of submissions scheduled for 11 August 2022.
its members, the Association says it stands “We look forward to working with our members, the DMRE, the Department of Trade,
ready to support members in ensuring the Industry and Competition (the dtic) and other stakeholders to realise the opportunities built
success of this bidding round. into the programme’s economic development requirements.
Welcoming the news, SAPVIA “SAPVIA wishes all bidding entities, their contracts and suppliers well in the months
spokesperson Maloba Tshehla said, “This is ahead, as they gear up for projects bid submission.”
another positive step forward for the Solar
PV sector, and the broader renewable Contact Kim Thomas, SAPVIA, Phone 021 200-5856, kim@sapvia.co.za, www.sapvia.co.za

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