Employment and Procurement

The first annual Call for Projects opened on 6 April 2021, and is part of a four-year Digital Energy Challenge. Three other calls will follow. By targeting key energy players in the digital and energy ecosystem, both start-ups and public power utilities in partnership with technology service providers, the Challenge will directly support the development of innovative solutions for better energy access and utility performance improvement. 

The Republic of South Africa's Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) hereby announces the release of documentation for the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Renewable Energy IPP Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) Bid Window 5. The Registration process for Bid Window 5 is now open for potential bidders to register.

Further details: https://www.ipp-renewables.co.za/

GroFin in partnership with Shell Foundation, KfW, Dutch Good Growth Fund, Norfund is receiving applications for its Small and Growing Business (SGB) Fund, with a size of US $100+ Million. This is the first of its kind, uncapped and unlimited-life fund to support growth of small and growing businesses in Africa. The fund will focus on SGBs that are grossly underserved by other funds or financiers. It delivers a unique integrated solution for patient risk capital and end-to-end business support to start-up and growing businesses at the SME base.

BRILHO is a five-year Programme, 2019 - 2024, with nationwide coverage that will catalyse Mozambique’s energy market of Improved Cooking Solutions, Solar Home Systems and Green Minigrids to provide clean and affordable energy solutions to the off-grid population and businesses.