Cape town solar container procurement

When will the Atlantis solar project start in Cape Town?

The City of Cape Town awarded a tender for the Atlantis solar PV Project, the City’s first grid-connected 7MW solar plant. If all goes according to plan, construction should start in August Lesedi Atlantis Project was awarded a tender by the City of Cape Town for the Atlantis solar PV Project. Construction set to begin in August.

How do I become a supplier in Cape Town?

To become a supplier for the City of Cape Town, register as a supplier with the City and unlock options to do business with them. You can then bid for tenders to obtain contracts. For tenders exceeding R10 million, you can also bid to obtain contracts.

Will South Africa install 8 GW of solar by 2030?

The country aims to install more than 8 GW of solar by 2030. Scatec entered the South African market in 2010. With 730 MW in operation Scatec a leading solar player in the country. We develop new projects across Africa from our offices in Cape Town.

Is Scatec launching a battery energy storage project in South Africa?

In October 2024, Scatec reached financial close for a battery energy storage project totalling 103 MW/ 412 MWh by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy in South Africa under the Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (BESIPPPP). The power will be dispatched under a 15-year PPA.

What is South Africa's procurement system?

South Africa's procurement system is fair, equitable, transparent, competitive, and cost effective, in accordance with the Constitution of South Africa.

Where do we develop new projects in Africa?

We develop new projects across Africa from our offices in Cape Town. This is also our engineering hub and our 24/7 operated global Control & Monitoring centre is located here. The Kenhardt project totalling 540 MW solar and 225 MW/1,140 MWh battery storage, is one of the world’s largest hybrid solar and battery storage facilities.