The City of Windhoek 25MW Solar PV Plant Project
In 2017, the Municipal Council of Windhoek approved the City of Windhoek Renewable Energy policy. The policy aims to guide the development of renewable energy and increase its share in the city’s electricity mix. One of the outcomes of this policy is the ongoing 25MW Solar PV project, which is being implemented under the Public-Private-Partnership Act No.4 of 2017.
The 25MW Solar PV project has several benefits for the city. It will diversify the electricity supply and reduce the dependence on NamPower, the national electricity supplier. It will also provide reliable and affordable electricity to the residents. Moreover, it will produce clean energy and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The project will also boost the local economy and create jobs.
The project is in its final phase of selecting the developer for the 25 MW Solar Plant. The Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued to the shortlisted firms.The detailed projected timeline of the entire projection (from inception to completion is indicated in the table below):
| Task | Status |
|---|---|
| RFQ Released | Done |
| RFQ Submission Due Date | Done |
| Evaluation and Shortlisting of Potential IPPs | Done |
| RFP Released to The Potential IPPs | 7 August 2023 |
| Meeting with the Shortlisted IPPs | October 2023 |
| RFP Submission Due Date | 14 November 2023 |
| RFP Evaluation and Selection | 18 March 2024 |
| Commencement of Negotiation | 19 March 2024 |
| Concluding Contract Award | 18 August 2024 |
| Construction Commence | 19 August 2024 |
| Practical Completion | 18 April 2026 |
