FOLLOWING a request for information (RFI) issued on July 22, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) received positive responses from the market, for the introduction of a renewable energy programme at its eight commercial seaports.
Approximately 30 companies responded to the RFI, including local and international energy industry players, ranging from experienced independent power producers, consortiums of investment firms, technology developers and experienced energy generation companies, amongst others.
“The proposed solutions have exceeded our expectations and are also aligned with the national independent power producer programme. This gives us confidence in the outcomes of the RFI,” said TNPA project manager, Jarryd Introna.
Issuing the RFI was aimed at assisting TNPA to gauge market appetite, better understand what is available in the renewable energy market and what is the most suitable deployment business model aligned with the needs and demands of the seawater ports.
TNPA’s initial procurement is for 50 – 80 MW of renewable energy power generation capacity that can be implemented cumulatively across all its commercial seaports.
TNPA intends to approach the market in November 2022 with a request for proposals, which will ensure that the renewable project is realised within the 2024 timeframe.
