South Africa has named an additional 13 preferred bidders in the fourth round of the Department of Energy’s REIPPP. The newly named bidders will add just under 1,100 MW to the country’s ailing power grid.
Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson said in a statement published in the Sunday Times newspaper, that the decision to add more bidders was made after "overwhelming" interest and competitive prices from investors. These bidders will add to the grid through wind, photovoltaic, biomass and small scale hydro-electric developments.