SA takes another step towards renewable energy
South Africa took another step closer towards moving to renewable energy with the signing of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) tender this week.
The REIPPPP is a tender procedure that was launched by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy to engage the private sector investment into grid connected renewable energy. It has the goal of bringing more megawatts to the country’s electricity system by using private sector investments in wind, solar energy, small hydro and other renewable energy resources.
The programme has already taken initiative in Eastern Cape and so far it has proven a success, with 18 132 jobs being created and one solar energy farm presented to the province.
As a result the province has seen a reduction in load-shedding because of the additional boost…