The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) will host a Bidders Conference today for renewable energy producers and stakeholders in relation to government's call for bids under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) bid window six. The REIPPPP is aimed at urgently addressing the country's energy needs and deficit by adding more megawatts to the grid through renewable energy sources. "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 [today]. The department explained the importance of the current bid window. "The projects procured under this bid window will be required to reach commercial operation by 2024," the statement read.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 07, 2022 22:29 UTC