The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has launched the Request for Proposals (RFP) in respect of the sixth bid window under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP Bid Window 6) on 6 April 2022.

The REIPPPP Bid Window 6 is the second bidding round to be released in line with the Ministerial Determination of 25 September 2020 and calls for the procurement of up to 2600 megawatts (MW) renewable energy –1 000 MW from Solar Photovoltaic and 1 600 MW from Wind projects. The projects procured under this bid window will be required to reach commercial operation by 2024.

In support of this very important milestone in the IPPP Programme, and to engage with potential bidders and other energy sector stakeholders, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), and the Independent Power Producers Office, will host a Bidders Conference on Thursday, 7 July 2022. The conference will allow all stakeholders to engage with members of the DMRE and IPP Office on queries or clarification questions in relation to the released Request For Proposal (RFP).

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy hereby formally invites members of the media to register for the Bidders’ Conference as follows:

Date: 7 July 2022

Time: 10:00am

Venue: Virtual Platform

Email media enquiries to: mediadesk@energy.gov.za / media@dmre.gov.za / events@ipp-projects.co.za

Media RSVPs: members of the media are requested to register by clicking

on the link below :

Media Registration Link: IPPO Bidders' Conference (eventoptions.co.za)

Issued by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy