Eskom has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for 291MW of Eskom renewable energy projects (Solar PV) that will be commissioned in phases.
The utility will host a virtual briefing meeting on 2 September, 2025.
Eskom Distribution is advancing its customer-centric product offering by introducing a Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) solution designed to address the evolving needs of its customers.
This product offering is a direct response to growing customer demand for accessible and environmentally sustainable electricity solutions that also enhance operational resilience and support broader decarbonisation objectives.
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The initiative draws on insights from an Expression of Interest (EOI) process conducted in January 2025 and multiple direct engagements with commercial and industrial (C&I) customers.
The feedback clearly signalled a preference for direct contracting with Eskom for renewable energy supply, especially through long-term PPAs that enable alignment with global sustainability standards, reduction of carbon footprints and greening of supply chains to improve international competitiveness.
These projects, primarily solar PV installations, are being developed adjacent to Eskom power station sites and are scheduled for commercial operation no later than December 2027.
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The renewable energy supplied under this PPA will be delivered on a self-dispatch basis, meaning customers will receive energy as it is generated by the solar PV facilities. There will be no centralised dispatch control or real-time scheduling from Eskom.
This model empowers customers to integrate renewable energy into their operational energy strategies, with the understanding that supply availability will depend on solar irradiation profiles and weather conditions.
Buyers will be responsible for balancing their remaining demand requirements through other sources or Eskom supply channels.
The programme has the following key features:
- Technology: Solar PV
- Total Available Capacity: 291MW
- Minimum Contracted Capacity per Customer: 10MW
- Contract Term: 5 to 25 years
- Offtake Mechanism: Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
- Commercial Operation Date (COD): No later than December 2027
The solar PV facilities will generate energy in accordance with a typical daily and seasonal generation pattern. Seasonally, summer months yield higher energy output due to longer daylight hours and higher irradiance, while winter months typically show reduced generation.
Customers should factor in these variations in energy availability when planning their procurement and consumption strategies. The blended profile represents an average expected output over time and is intended to support long-term planning and integration into green energy portfolios.
Tender documents can be obtained from Eskom website.
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