Summary
The draft IRP 2023 allocates 7.2GW-8.6GW of gas-to-power capacity. The gas BW1 aims to procure 3.000MW, meaning at least 4,200MW of gas power still needs to be procured.
View DetailsIs it working?
No.
Actions
The first gas bid window has been launched but no action has been taken on the second window.
Are there plans?
None.
Is it on the agenda?
The requirement for a second gas bid window flows from the IRP 2024 but it does not appear to be part of government's immediate plans.
Goals
No progress, with no indication of when BW2 will be launched.
Documents
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
The draft IRP 2023 allocates 7.2GW-8.6GW of gas-to-power capacity. The gas BW1 aims to procure 3.000MW, meaning at least 4,200MW of gas power still needs to be procured.
View DetailsIs it working?
No.
Actions
The first gas bid window has been launched but no action has been taken on the second window.
Are there plans?
None.
Is it on the agenda?
The requirement for a second gas bid window flows from the IRP 2024 but it does not appear to be part of government's immediate plans.
Goals
No progress, with no indication of when BW2 will be launched.
Documents
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
The draft IRP 2023 allocates 7.2GW-8.6GW of gas-to-power capacity. The gas BW2 aims to procure 3.000MW, meaning at least 4,200MW of gas power still needs to be procured.
View DetailsIs it working?
No.
Actions
The first gas bid window has been launched but no action has been taken on the second window.
Are there plans?
None.
Is it on the agenda?
The requirement for a second gas bid window flows from the IRP 2024 but it does not appear to be part of government's immediate plans.
Goals
No progress, with no indication of when BW2 will be launched.
Documents
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
The draft IRP 2023 allocates 7.2GW-8.6GW of gas-to-power capacity. The gas BW2 aims to procure 3.000MW, meaning at least 4,200MW of gas power still needs to be procured.
View DetailsIs it working?
No.
Actions
The first gas bid window has been launched but no action has been taken on the second window.
Are there plans?
None.
Is it on the agenda?
The requirement for a second gas bid window flows from the IRP 2024 but it does not appear to be part of government's immediate plans.
Goals
No progress, with no indication of when BW2 will be launched.
Documents
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
The draft IRP 2023 allocates 7.2GW-8.6GW of gas-to-power capacity. The gas BW2 aims to procure 3.000MW, meaning at least 4,200MW of gas power still needs to be procured.
View DetailsIs it working?
No.
Actions
The first gas bid window has been launched but no action has been taken on the second window.
Are there plans?
None.
Is it on the agenda?
The requirement for a second gas bid window flows from the IRP 2024 but it does not appear to be part of government's immediate plans.
Goals
No progress, with no indication of when BW2 will be launched.
Documents
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
The draft IRP 2023 allocates 7.2GW-8.6GW of gas-to-power capacity. The gas BW2 aims to procure 1,000MW of new production at site-specific plant at Coega. To date, the BW has not yet been launched.
View DetailsIs it working?
No. Initial plans were for the plant to enter commercial operation in 2027, but this will be pushed back by one or two years if procurement proceeds. We will continue to monitor for progress on this round as BW1 round is concluded.
Actions
The first gas bid window has been launched but no action has been taken on this second window.
Are there plans?
The procurement process has not made any progress since it was put on the agenda. It appears that the department is waiting to conclude gas BW1 before progressing this procurement plan.
Is it on the agenda?
The requirement for a second gas bid window flows from the IRP 2024 and was part of the IPP Office's procurement plans as of late 2024, when the last updates were provided.
Goals
The second gas electricity BW is expected to procure a site-specific 1,000MW plant to operate at Coega.
Documents
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
The gas bid window 2 aims to procure 1,000MW of new production at a site-specific plant at Coega. To date, the bid window has not yet been launched.
View DetailsIs it working?
No. Initial plans were for the plant to enter commercial operation in 2027, but this will be pushed back further if procurement proceeds. We will continue to monitor for progress on this round as Bid Window 1 round is concluded. Bid Window 1 has faced its own delays.
Actions
The first gas bid window has been launched but no action has been taken on launching the second bid window.
Are there plans?
The procurement process has not made any progress since it was put on the agenda. It appears that the department is waiting to conclude gas bid window 1 before progressing with this procurement plan.
Is it on the agenda?
The requirement for a second gas bid window flows from the draft IRP 2024, and was part of the IPP Office's procurement plans as of late 2024. But this has stalled with the launch of the new IRP2025, which aims to add 18,200MW of new gas-to power by 2042.
Goals
The second gas electricity bid window is expected to procure a site-specific 1,000MW plant to operate at Coega.
Documents
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
The gas bid window 2 aims to procure 1,000MW of new production at a site-specific plant at Coega. To date, the bid window has not yet been launched.
View DetailsIs it working?
No. Initial plans were for the plant to enter commercial operation in 2027, but this will be pushed back further if procurement proceeds. We will continue to monitor for progress on this round as Bid Window 1 round is concluded. Bid Window 1 has faced its own delays.
Actions
The first gas bid window has been launched but no action has been taken on launching the second bid window.
Are there plans?
The procurement process has not made any progress since it was put on the agenda. It appears that the department is waiting to conclude gas bid window 1 before progressing with this procurement plan.
Is it on the agenda?
The requirement for a second gas bid window flows from the draft IRP 2024, and was part of the IPP Office's procurement plans as of late 2024. But this has stalled with the launch of the new IRP2025, which aims to add 18,200MW of new gas-to power by 2042.
Goals
The second gas electricity bid window is expected to procure a site-specific 1,000MW plant to operate at Coega.
Documents
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
The gas Bid Window 2 aims to procure 1,000MW of new production at a site-specific plant at Coega. To date, the bid window has not yet been launched.
View DetailsIs it working?
No. Initial plans were for the plant to enter commercial operation in 2027, but this will be pushed back further if procurement proceeds. We will continue to monitor progress on this round as the Bid Window 1 round concludes. Bid Window 1 has faced its own delays.
Actions
The first gas bid window has been launched but no action has been taken on launching the second bid window.
Are there plans?
The procurement process has not made any progress since it was put on the agenda. It appears that the department is waiting to conclude gas bid window 1 before progressing with this procurement plan.
Is it on the agenda?
The requirement for a second gas bid window flows from the draft IRP2024, and was part of the IPP Office's procurement plans as of late 2024. But this has stalled with the launch of the new IRP2025, which aims to add 18,200MW of new gas-to power by 2042.
Goals
The second gas electricity bid window is expected to procure a site-specific 1,000MW plant to operate at Coega.
Documents
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
The gas Bid Window 2 aims to procure 1,000MW of new production at a site-specific plant at Coega. To date, the bid window has not yet been launched. In the past quarter the Development Bank of Southern Africa has issued a tender on behalf of the IPP Office for a legal and technical transaction advisor for the bidding round – signalling that government intends to take lessons from Bid Window 1 to make projects more bankable.
View DetailsIs it working?
No. Initial plans were for the plant to enter commercial operation in 2027, but this will be pushed back further to after 2030. We will continue to monitor progress on this round which will probably run in parallel with Bid Window 1. Bid Window 1 has faced its own delays.
Actions
A tender to appoint a transaction advisor to assist with drafting of the RFP must run its course.
The transaction advisor should coordinate inputs across six stakeholders (the Department of Electricity and Energy, Central Energy Fund, Transnet National Ports Authority, NTCSA, the Strategic Fuel Fund and Coega Industrial Development Zone) in drafting the final RFP.
The RFP should be released which should then lead to bid submissions and an evaluation process.
Are there plans?
Government has started preparations for the procurement process of bid window 2 with the DBSA launching a tender for a transaction advisor to support the full process (request for proposal (RFP) design, drafting, bid evaluation and financial close process).
Is it on the agenda?
The requirement for a second gas bid window flows from the draft IRP2024, and was part of the IPP Office's procurement plans as of late 2024. But this stalled with the finalisation of the new IRP2025, which aims to add 18,200MW of new gas-to power by 2042. It seems to be back on the agenda now that a tender has been released to appoint a transaction advisor.
Goals
The second gas electricity bid window is expected to procure a site-specific 1,000MW plant to operate at Coega.
Documents
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
The gas Bid Window 2 aims to procure 1,000MW of new production at a site-specific plant at Coega. To date, the bid window has not yet been launched. In the past quarter the Development Bank of Southern Africa has issued a tender on behalf of the IPP Office for a legal and technical transaction advisor for the bidding round – signalling that government intends to take lessons from Bid Window 1 to make projects more bankable.
View DetailsIs it working?
No. Initial plans were for the plant to enter commercial operation in 2027, but this will be pushed back further to after 2030. We will continue to monitor progress on this round which will probably run in parallel with Bid Window 1. Bid Window 1 has faced its own delays.
Actions
A tender to appoint a transaction advisor to assist with drafting of the RFP must run its course.
The transaction advisor should coordinate inputs across six stakeholders (the Department of Electricity and Energy, Central Energy Fund, Transnet National Ports Authority, NTCSA, the Strategic Fuel Fund and Coega Industrial Development Zone) in drafting the final RFP.
The RFP should be released which should then lead to bid submissions and an evaluation process.
Are there plans?
Government has started preparations for the procurement process of bid window 2 with the DBSA launching a tender for a transaction advisor to support the full process (request for proposal (RFP) design, drafting, bid evaluation and financial close process).
Is it on the agenda?
The requirement for a second gas bid window flows from the draft IRP2024, and was part of the IPP Office's procurement plans as of late 2024. But this stalled with the finalisation of the new IRP2025, which aims to add 18,200MW of new gas-to power by 2042. It seems to be back on the agenda now that a tender has been released to appoint a transaction advisor.
Goals
The second gas electricity bid window is expected to procure a site-specific 1,000MW plant to operate at Coega.
Documents
Departments / Govt Institutions
No data available for the deliverable: Integrated Resource Plan 2025
No data available for the deliverable: Integrated Resource Plan 2025
No data available for the deliverable: Integrated Resource Plan 2025
No data available for the deliverable: Integrated Resource Plan 2025
No data available for the deliverable: Integrated Resource Plan 2025
No data available for the deliverable: Integrated Resource Plan 2025
Summary
The Department of Electricity and Energy in late October 2025 released the long-awaited IRP 2025, nearly a year after a revised draft was released in November 2024. There are hardly any changes to the energy mix from the 2024 draft which raises questions about why it took the department so long to finalise the document. By 2042, the plan calls for 43GW of new wind, 28.7GW of solar PV, 18.2GW of gas-to-power, 8GW of storage and 5.2GW of nuclear – with roughly one-third of these capacities expected by 2030. It is of concern that the IRP promotes high-load factors for gas-to-power, nuclear and clean coal, all costly technologies that will not materialise on schedule. The IRP is however much more ambitious about renewables than previous years.
View DetailsIs it working?
The plan is advisory rather than legally binding under the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act, but it provides a framework for planning and investment in the electricity industry.
The IRP also aligns with the latest nationally determined contributions and Eskom’s coal decommissioning schedule and is consistent with a 2035 emissions target of 320-380 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent.
Meeting the various targets in the document will depend on whether new generation projects can be implemented on time. Unfortunately, the IRP’s heavy focus on headline technologies (clean coal, nuclear, gas) and long-term targets risks diverting attention from near-term priorities such as expanding renewables, adding storage and operating coal plants more flexibly.
Actions
The next important step is to implement new generation projects that meet the targets. it will requirern- Reviewing the public procurement process by the IPP Office.
- Rollout of much needed transmission infrastructure to connect the new generation projects, led by the National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA).
- The successful launch of the South African Wholesale Energy Market, which will allow for competitive electricity trading and encourage further private sector investment. In this regard, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa must approve a wholesale tariff, market code and market operator licence.
- There are skills gaps and limited domestic manufacturing capacity for the construction of new power plants which must be addressed.
Are there plans?
The IPP Office is reviewing the public power procurement programme, with recommendations to make it more efficient expected to be delivered to the minister by the first quarter of 2026.
A lack of grid capacity will affect the rollout of new generation projects. An independent transmission project procurement programme has been launched to add 1,164km of new infrastructure to connect new projects and the NTCSA continues working to deliver on the targets of its Transmission Development Plan (aligned to the IRP2025) which aims to have 14,500km of new transmission lines by 2034.
Nersa is considering various applications, and drafting regulations and rules related to the launch of Sawem and to allow for private sector participation in the electricity industry.
Is it on the agenda?
The IRP2025 was gazetted by the Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa on 28 October 2025. It is meant to be updated every two years, but this has not been possible in the past. It is unclear if this will improve.
Goals
To deliver an up-to-date integrated resources plan that provides a target energy mix for SA's future to use in guiding development and procurement.
References
Departments / Govt Institutions
Department of Electricity and Energy IPP Office National Energy Regulator of South Africa
Summary
The Department of Electricity and Energy in late October 2025 released the long-awaited IRP 2025, nearly a year after a revised draft was released in November 2024. There are hardly any changes to the energy mix from the 2024 draft which raises questions about why it took the department so long to finalise the document. By 2042, the plan calls for 43GW of new wind, 28.7GW of solar PV, 18.2GW of gas-to-power, 8GW of storage and 5.2GW of nuclear – with roughly one-third of these capacities expected by 2030. It is of concern that the IRP promotes high-load factors for gas-to-power, nuclear and clean coal, all costly technologies that will not materialise on schedule. The IRP is however much more ambitious about renewables than previous years.
View DetailsIs it working?
The plan is advisory rather than legally binding under the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act, but it provides a framework for planning and investment in the electricity industry.
The IRP also aligns with the latest nationally determined contributions and Eskom’s coal decommissioning schedule and is consistent with a 2035 emissions target of 320-380 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent.
Meeting the various targets in the document will depend on whether new generation projects can be implemented on time. Unfortunately, the IRP’s heavy focus on headline technologies (clean coal, nuclear, gas) and long-term targets risks diverting attention from near-term priorities such as expanding renewables, adding storage and operating coal plants more flexibly.
Actions
The next important step is to implement new generation projects that meet the targets. it will requirern- Reviewing the public procurement process by the IPP Office.
- Rollout of much needed transmission infrastructure to connect the new generation projects, led by the National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA).
- The successful launch of the South African Wholesale Energy Market, which will allow for competitive electricity trading and encourage further private sector investment. In this regard, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa must approve a wholesale tariff, market code and market operator licence.
- There are skills gaps and limited domestic manufacturing capacity for the construction of new power plants which must be addressed.
Are there plans?
The IPP Office is reviewing the public power procurement programme, with recommendations to make it more efficient expected to be delivered to the minister by the first quarter of 2026.
A lack of grid capacity will affect the rollout of new generation projects. An independent transmission project procurement programme has been launched to add 1,164km of new infrastructure to connect new projects and the NTCSA continues working to deliver on the targets of its Transmission Development Plan (aligned to the IRP2025) which aims to have 14,500km of new transmission lines by 2034.
Nersa is considering various applications, and drafting regulations and rules related to the launch of Sawem and to allow for private sector participation in the electricity industry.
Is it on the agenda?
The IRP2025 was gazetted by the Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa on 28 October 2025. It is meant to be updated every two years, but this has not been possible in the past. It is unclear if this will improve.
Goals
To deliver an up-to-date integrated resources plan that provides a target energy mix for SA's future to use in guiding development and procurement.
References
Departments / Govt Institutions
Department of Electricity and Energy IPP Office National Energy Regulator of South Africa
Summary
The Department of Electricity and Energy in late October 2025 released the long-awaited IRP 2025, nearly a year after a revised draft was released in November 2024. There are hardly any changes to the energy mix from the 2024 draft which raises questions about why it took the department so long to finalise the document. By 2042, the plan calls for 43GW of new wind, 28.7GW of solar PV, 18.2GW of gas-to-power, 8GW of storage and 5.2GW of nuclear – with roughly one-third of these capacities expected by 2030. It is of concern that the IRP promotes high-load factors for gas-to-power, nuclear and clean coal, all costly technologies that will not materialise on schedule. The IRP is however much more ambitious about renewables than previous years.
View DetailsIs it working?
The plan is advisory rather than legally binding under the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act, but it provides a framework for planning and investment in the electricity industry.
The IRP also aligns with the latest nationally determined contributions and Eskom’s coal decommissioning schedule and is consistent with a 2035 emissions target of 320-380 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent.
Meeting the various targets in the document will depend on whether new generation projects can be implemented on time. Unfortunately, the IRP’s heavy focus on headline technologies (clean coal, nuclear, gas) and long-term targets risks diverting attention from near-term priorities such as expanding renewables, adding storage and operating coal plants more flexibly.
As at June 2026 the minister has not yet issued new determinations to procure new generation based on the IRP2025.
Actions
The next important step is to implement new generation projects that meet the targets.
It will require:
- Reviewing the public procurement process by the IPP Office.
- Rollout of much needed transmission infrastructure to connect the new generation projects, led by the National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA).
- The successful launch of the South African Wholesale Energy Market, which will allow for competitive electricity trading and encourage further private sector investment. In this regard, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa must approve a wholesale tariff, market code and market operator licence.
- There are skills gaps and limited domestic manufacturing capacity for the construction of new power plants which must be addressed.
Are there plans?
The IPP Office is reviewing the public power procurement programme, with recommendations to make it more efficient expected to be delivered to the minister by the first quarter of 2026, but there has been no update in this regard.
A lack of grid capacity will affect the rollout of new generation projects. An independent transmission project procurement programme has been launched to add 1,164km of new infrastructure to connect new projects and the NTCSA continues working to deliver on the targets of its Transmission Development Plan (aligned with the IRP2025) which aims to have 14,500km of new transmission lines by 2034.
Nersa is considering various applications, and drafting regulations and rules related to the launch of Sawem and to allow for private sector participation in the electricity industry.
Is it on the agenda?
The IRP2025 was gazetted by the minister of electricity and energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa on 28 October 2025. It is meant to be updated every two years, but this has not been possible in the past. It is unclear if this will improve.
Goals
To deliver an up-to-date integrated resources plan that provides a target energy mix for SA's future to use in guiding development and procurement.
References
Departments / Govt Institutions
Department of Electricity and Energy IPP Office National Energy Regulator of South Africa
Summary
The Department of Electricity and Energy in late October 2025 released the long-awaited IRP 2025, nearly a year after a revised draft was released in November 2024. There are hardly any changes to the energy mix from the 2024 draft which raises questions about why it took the department so long to finalise the document. By 2042, the plan calls for 43GW of new wind, 28.7GW of solar PV, 18.2GW of gas-to-power, 8GW of storage and 5.2GW of nuclear – with roughly one-third of these capacities expected by 2030. It is of concern that the IRP promotes high-load factors for gas-to-power, nuclear and clean coal, all costly technologies that will not materialise on schedule. The IRP is however much more ambitious about renewables than previous years.
View DetailsIs it working?
The plan is advisory rather than legally binding under the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act, but it provides a framework for planning and investment in the electricity industry.
The IRP also aligns with the latest nationally determined contributions and Eskom’s coal decommissioning schedule and is consistent with a 2035 emissions target of 320-380 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent.
Meeting the various targets in the document will depend on whether new generation projects can be implemented on time. Unfortunately, the IRP’s heavy focus on headline technologies (clean coal, nuclear, gas) and long-term targets risks diverting attention from near-term priorities such as expanding renewables, adding storage and operating coal plants more flexibly.
As at June 2026 the minister has not yet issued new determinations to procure new generation based on the IRP2025.
Actions
The next important step is to implement new generation projects that meet the targets.
It will require:
- Reviewing the public procurement process by the IPP Office.
- Rollout of much needed transmission infrastructure to connect the new generation projects, led by the National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA).
- The successful launch of the South African Wholesale Energy Market, which will allow for competitive electricity trading and encourage further private sector investment. In this regard, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa must approve a wholesale tariff, market code and market operator licence.
- There are skills gaps and limited domestic manufacturing capacity for the construction of new power plants which must be addressed.
Are there plans?
The IPP Office is reviewing the public power procurement programme, with recommendations to make it more efficient expected to be delivered to the minister by the first quarter of 2026, but there has been no update in this regard.
A lack of grid capacity will affect the rollout of new generation projects. An independent transmission project procurement programme has been launched to add 1,164km of new infrastructure to connect new projects and the NTCSA continues working to deliver on the targets of its Transmission Development Plan (aligned with the IRP2025) which aims to have 14,500km of new transmission lines by 2034.
Nersa is considering various applications, and drafting regulations and rules related to the launch of Sawem and to allow for private sector participation in the electricity industry.
Is it on the agenda?
The IRP2025 was gazetted by the minister of electricity and energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa on 28 October 2025. It is meant to be updated every two years, but this has not been possible in the past. It is unclear if this will improve.
Goals
To deliver an up-to-date integrated resources plan that provides a target energy mix for SA's future to use in guiding development and procurement.
References
Departments / Govt Institutions
Department of Electricity and Energy IPP Office National Energy Regulator of South Africa
Summary
The Department of Electricity and Energy in late October 2025 released the long-awaited IRP 2025, nearly a year after a revised draft was released in November 2024. There are hardly any changes to the energy mix from the 2024 draft which raises questions about why it took the department so long to finalise the document. By 2042, the plan calls for 43GW of new wind, 28.7GW of solar PV, 18.2GW of gas-to-power, 8GW of storage and 5.2GW of nuclear – with roughly one-third of these capacities expected by 2030. It is of concern that the IRP promotes high-load factors for gas-to-power, nuclear and clean coal, all costly technologies that will not materialise on schedule. The IRP is however much more ambitious about renewables than previous years.
View DetailsIs it working?
The plan is advisory rather than legally binding under the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act, but it provides a framework for planning and investment in the electricity industry.
The IRP also aligns with the latest nationally determined contributions and Eskom’s coal decommissioning schedule and is consistent with a 2035 emissions target of 320-380 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent.
Meeting the various targets in the document will depend on whether new generation projects can be implemented on time. Unfortunately, the IRP’s heavy focus on headline technologies (clean coal, nuclear, gas) and long-term targets risks diverting attention from near-term priorities such as expanding renewables, adding storage and operating coal plants more flexibly.
As at June 2026 the minister has not yet issued new determinations to procure new generation based on the IRP2025.
Actions
The next important step is to implement new generation projects that meet the targets.
It will require:
- Reviewing the public procurement process by the IPP Office.
- Rollout of much needed transmission infrastructure to connect the new generation projects, led by the National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA).
- The successful launch of the South African Wholesale Energy Market, which will allow for competitive electricity trading and encourage further private sector investment. In this regard, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa must approve a wholesale tariff, market code and market operator licence.
- There are skills gaps and limited domestic manufacturing capacity for the construction of new power plants which must be addressed.
Are there plans?
The IPP Office is reviewing the public power procurement programme, with recommendations to make it more efficient expected to be delivered to the minister by the first quarter of 2026, but there has been no update in this regard.
A lack of grid capacity will affect the rollout of new generation projects. An independent transmission project procurement programme has been launched to add 1,164km of new infrastructure to connect new projects and the NTCSA continues working to deliver on the targets of its Transmission Development Plan (aligned with the IRP2025) which aims to have 14,500km of new transmission lines by 2034.
Nersa is considering various applications, and drafting regulations and rules related to the launch of Sawem and to allow for private sector participation in the electricity industry.
Is it on the agenda?
The IRP2025 was gazetted by the minister of electricity and energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa on 28 October 2025. It is meant to be updated every two years, but this has not been possible in the past. It is unclear if this will improve.
Goals
To deliver an up-to-date integrated resources plan that provides a target energy mix for SA's future to use in guiding development and procurement.
References
Departments / Govt Institutions
Department of Electricity and Energy IPP Office National Energy Regulator of South Africa
No data available for the deliverable: Mega bid window (REIPPPP BW8)
No data available for the deliverable: Mega bid window (REIPPPP BW8)
No data available for the deliverable: Mega bid window (REIPPPP BW8)
No data available for the deliverable: Mega bid window (REIPPPP BW8)
No data available for the deliverable: Mega bid window (REIPPPP BW8)
No data available for the deliverable: Mega bid window (REIPPPP BW8)
No data available for the deliverable: Mega bid window (REIPPPP BW8)
No data available for the deliverable: Mega bid window (REIPPPP BW8)
No data available for the deliverable: Mega bid window (REIPPPP BW8)
No data available for the deliverable: Mega bid window (REIPPPP BW8)
Summary
Former energy minister Gwede Mantashe said in March 2024 that the request for proposals for Bid Window 8 would be issued before the end of that fiscal year, which was February 2025. The bid window has not been launched, as the IPP Office ran a process to review the public power procurement programme to make it more efficient. It has now transformed into a "mega window".
At a colloquium on the Integrated Resources Plan (IRP) 2025 in August 2026, the Department of Electricity and Energy provided an overview of the future public procurement framework, which will follow a phased process and include power parks (large-scale, hybrid and site-specific solutions). The next bid window will now be a mega-bid window, to be launched in 2026, and targets 8GW of solar PV, 15.7GW of wind, 3.2GW of BESS, 5GW of gas and 5GW of hybrid (wind, solar and BESS) in power parks. Government has issued a request for information on available state land for the development of new generation capacity; this information will be used to inform future power procurement. A factor limiting the launch of new procurement rounds is the constrained grid capacity – which the National Transmission Company of South Africa and the Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) are working to address through the Independent Transmission Project (ITP) procurement programme. In early October 2026, to manage system constraints, Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa issued a new s34 determination for the procurement of 4.6GW of battery storage capacity and 5GW of gas-to-power capacity. Future determinations are to be generation focused (including solar and wind).
Is it working?
Government is repurposing Bid Window 8 into a mega-bid window. The first step towards procuring capacity took place in early October with the electricity minister issuing an s34 determination for new battery storage and gas-to-power capacity to support system stability.
Actions
The review of the public power procurement programme is informing a new procurement structure and will affect Bid Window 8, which will be a mega bid window.
Grid access must be unlocked – with the National Transmission Company of South Africa sticking to targets set out in the Transmission Development Plan, and the Independent Transmission Project programme also getting under way.
Grid capacity allocation rules must also be properly enforced to deal with grid constraints in the interim.
A s34 determination to procure 4.6GW of battery storage capacity and 5GW of gas-to-power has since been launched to aid in managing system and grid stability.
Are there plans?
Government intends to launch a mega bid window in 2026. It outlined this at an IRP2025 colloquium held in August 2026.
The Department of Electricity and Energy and IPP Office have issued a request for information on available state land for new power procurement projects which will be linked to the mega bid window.
A s34 determination to procure new battery storage and gas-to-power to support grid and system stability has been issued which should trigger further procurement steps.
Other barriers to unlock new projects are linked to expanding grid capacity, which depends on:
- The first bid window of the ITP procurement programme to add 1,164km of new lines, currently under way.
- The NTCSA working to meet the target of its 14.500km of new transmission lines by 2034 as per the Transmission Development Plan.
Is it on the agenda?
The requirement for BW8 flows from the older IRP 2019; it is uncertain whether this bid window will materialise with the target outlined in the plan. It will be adapted based on the public power procurement review, which now proposes a mega bid window under IRP 2025. Government intends to launch a mega bid window in 2026, linked to IRP2025, it indicated at a colloquium in August 2026.
So far s34 determinations under the mega-bid window have been issued for battery storage and gas-to-power capacity.
Goals
The new plan for a mega window will target 8GW of solar PV, 15.7GW of wind, 3.2GW of BESS, 5GW of gas and 5GW of hybrid. The original target was for 5,616MW of renewable energy between bid windows 7 and 8.
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
This reform did advance with bid winners announced in 2016, but has since been halted following legal and environmental opposition. In December 2020, the High Court in Pretoria set aside the environmental approval for the 1,200 MW Thabametsi coal-fired power station that would have been built in its first phase at 557MW outside Lephalale in Limpopo province. The court order was the result of the settlement of a court application brought by environmental justice groups Earthlife Africa and groundWork, Friends of the Earth, South Africa , against the development company Thabametsi and the state, asking the court to set aside the environmental approval for the plant. Meanwhile, towards the end of 2019, the Environment Department advised that Khanyisa’s environmental authorisation had expired. This would have been the country’s first baseload programme allowing private-sector coal-based energy generation. Together, the projects were to add 863.3MW to the grid by December 2020 but never have never done so due to environmental challenges. Halted: We stopped tracking this reform at end-June 2025 because the projects were shelved following the court order and environmental opposition.
View DetailsIs it working?
No - The projects have been shelved. We are no longer tracking this reform.
Actions
Two preferred bidders with a total of 863MW of capacity were announced in October 2016. However, the projects have not reached financial close after considerable opposition from environmental groups, culminating in a court order that set aside environmental approval for the coal plants.
Are there plans?
A procurement process was developed and implemented by the IPP Office.
Is it on the agenda?
This marked the country’s first baseload programme allowing private-sector coal-based energy generation, which was part of the energy mix in the 2010 IRP. This has fallen off the agenda following legal and environmental opposition.
Goals
The goal was to procure South Africa's first private coal-fired generation plants, in line with expanded coal generation envisaged by the 2010 IRP.
References
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
This reform did advance with bid winners announced in 2016, but has since been halted following legal and environmental opposition. In December 2020, the High Court in Pretoria set aside the environmental approval for the 1,200 MW Thabametsi coal-fired power station that would have been built in its first phase at 557MW outside Lephalale in Limpopo province. The court order was the result of the settlement of a court application brought by environmental justice groups Earthlife Africa and groundWork, Friends of the Earth, South Africa , against the development company Thabametsi and the state, asking the court to set aside the environmental approval for the plant. Meanwhile, towards the end of 2019, the Environment Department advised that Khanyisa’s environmental authorisation had expired. This would have been the country’s first baseload programme allowing private-sector coal-based energy generation. Together, the projects were to add 863.3MW to the grid by December 2020 but never have never done so due to environmental challenges. Halted: We stopped tracking this reform at end-June 2025 because the projects were shelved following the court order and environmental opposition.
View DetailsIs it working?
No - The projects have been shelved. We are no longer tracking this reform.
Actions
Two preferred bidders with a total of 863MW of capacity were announced in October 2016. However, the projects have not reached financial close after considerable opposition from environmental groups, culminating in a court order that set aside environmental approval for the coal plants.
Are there plans?
A procurement process was developed and implemented by the IPP Office.
Is it on the agenda?
This marked the country’s first baseload programme allowing private-sector coal-based energy generation, which was part of the energy mix in the 2010 IRP. This has fallen off the agenda following legal and environmental opposition.
Goals
The goal was to procure South Africa's first private coal-fired generation plants, in line with expanded coal generation envisaged by the 2010 IRP.
References
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
This reform did advance with bid winners announced in 2016, but has since been halted following legal and environmental opposition. In December 2020, the High Court in Pretoria set aside the environmental approval for the 1,200 MW Thabametsi coal-fired power station that would have been built in its first phase at 557MW outside Lephalale in Limpopo province. The court order was the result of the settlement of a court application brought by environmental justice groups Earthlife Africa and groundWork, Friends of the Earth, South Africa , against the development company Thabametsi and the state, asking the court to set aside the environmental approval for the plant. Meanwhile, towards the end of 2019, the Environment Department advised that Khanyisa’s environmental authorisation had expired. This would have been the country’s first baseload programme allowing private-sector coal-based energy generation. Together, the projects were to add 863.3MW to the grid by December 2020 but never have never done so due to environmental challenges. Halted: We stopped tracking this reform at end-June 2025 because the projects were shelved following the court order and environmental opposition.
View DetailsIs it working?
No - The projects have been shelved. We are no longer tracking this reform.
Actions
Two preferred bidders with a total of 863MW of capacity were announced in October 2016. However, the projects have not reached financial close after considerable opposition from environmental groups, culminating in a court order that set aside environmental approval for the coal plants.
Are there plans?
A procurement process was developed and implemented by the IPP Office.
Is it on the agenda?
This marked the country’s first baseload programme allowing private-sector coal-based energy generation, which was part of the energy mix in the 2010 IRP. This has fallen off the agenda following legal and environmental opposition.
Goals
The goal was to procure South Africa's first private coal-fired generation plants, in line with expanded coal generation envisaged by the 2010 IRP.
References
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
This reform did advance with bid winners announced in 2016, but has since been halted following legal and environmental opposition. In December 2020, the High Court in Pretoria set aside the environmental approval for the 1,200 MW Thabametsi coal-fired power station that would have been built in its first phase at 557MW outside Lephalale in Limpopo province. The court order was the result of the settlement of a court application brought by environmental justice groups Earthlife Africa and groundWork, Friends of the Earth, South Africa , against the development company Thabametsi and the state, asking the court to set aside the environmental approval for the plant. Meanwhile, towards the end of 2019, the Environment Department advised that Khanyisa’s environmental authorisation had expired. This would have been the country’s first baseload programme allowing private-sector coal-based energy generation. Together, the projects were to add 863.3MW to the grid by December 2020 but never have never done so due to environmental challenges. Halted: We stopped tracking this reform at end-June 2025 because the projects were shelved following the court order and environmental opposition.
View DetailsIs it working?
No - The projects have been shelved. We are no longer tracking this reform.
Actions
Two preferred bidders with a total of 863MW of capacity were announced in October 2016. However, the projects have not reached financial close after considerable opposition from environmental groups, culminating in a court order that set aside environmental approval for the coal plants.
Are there plans?
A procurement process was developed and implemented by the IPP Office.
Is it on the agenda?
This marked the country’s first baseload programme allowing private-sector coal-based energy generation, which was part of the energy mix in the 2010 IRP. This has fallen off the agenda following legal and environmental opposition.
Goals
The goal was to procure South Africa's first private coal-fired generation plants, in line with expanded coal generation envisaged by the 2010 IRP.
References
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
This reform did advance with bid winners announced in 2016, but has since been halted following legal and environmental opposition. In December 2020, the High Court in Pretoria set aside the environmental approval for the 1,200 MW Thabametsi coal-fired power station that would have been built in its first phase at 557MW outside Lephalale in Limpopo province. The court order was the result of the settlement of a court application brought by environmental justice groups Earthlife Africa and groundWork, Friends of the Earth, South Africa , against the development company Thabametsi and the state, asking the court to set aside the environmental approval for the plant. Meanwhile, towards the end of 2019, the Environment Department advised that Khanyisa’s environmental authorisation had expired. This would have been the country’s first baseload programme allowing private-sector coal-based energy generation. Together, the projects were to add 863.3MW to the grid by December 2020 but never have never done so due to environmental challenges. Halted: We stopped tracking this reform at end-June 2025 because the projects were shelved following the court order and environmental opposition.
View DetailsIs it working?
No - The projects have been shelved. We are no longer tracking this reform.
Actions
Two preferred bidders with a total of 863MW of capacity were announced in October 2016. However, the projects have not reached financial close after considerable opposition from environmental groups, culminating in a court order that set aside environmental approval for the coal plants.
Are there plans?
A procurement process was developed and implemented by the IPP Office.
Is it on the agenda?
This marked the country’s first baseload programme allowing private-sector coal-based energy generation, which was part of the energy mix in the 2010 IRP. This has fallen off the agenda following legal and environmental opposition.
Goals
The goal was to procure South Africa's first private coal-fired generation plants, in line with expanded coal generation envisaged by the 2010 IRP.
References
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
This reform did advance with bid winners announced in 2016, but has since been halted following legal and environmental opposition. In December 2020, the High Court in Pretoria set aside the environmental approval for the 1,200 MW Thabametsi coal-fired power station that would have been built in its first phase at 557MW outside Lephalale in Limpopo province. The court order was the result of the settlement of a court application brought by environmental justice groups Earthlife Africa and groundWork, Friends of the Earth, South Africa , against the development company Thabametsi and the state, asking the court to set aside the environmental approval for the plant. Meanwhile, towards the end of 2019, the Environment Department advised that Khanyisa’s environmental authorisation had expired. This would have been the country’s first baseload programme allowing private-sector coal-based energy generation. Together, the projects were to add 863.3MW to the grid by December 2020 but never have never done so due to environmental challenges. Halted: We stopped tracking this reform at end-June 2025 because the projects were shelved following the court order and environmental opposition.
View DetailsIs it working?
No - The projects have been shelved. We are no longer tracking this reform.
Actions
Two preferred bidders with a total of 863MW of capacity were announced in October 2016. However, the projects have not reached financial close after considerable opposition from environmental groups, culminating in a court order that set aside environmental approval for the coal plants.
Are there plans?
A procurement process was developed and implemented by the IPP Office.
Is it on the agenda?
This marked the country’s first baseload programme allowing private-sector coal-based energy generation, which was part of the energy mix in the 2010 IRP. This has fallen off the agenda following legal and environmental opposition.
Goals
The goal was to procure South Africa's first private coal-fired generation plants, in line with expanded coal generation envisaged by the 2010 IRP.
References
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
This reform did advance with bid winners announced in 2016, but has since been halted following legal and environmental opposition. In December 2020, the High Court in Pretoria set aside the environmental approval for the 1,200 MW Thabametsi coal-fired power station that would have been built in its first phase at 557MW outside Lephalale in Limpopo province. The court order was the result of the settlement of a court application brought by environmental justice groups Earthlife Africa and groundWork, Friends of the Earth South Africa who challenged development company Thabametsi and the state. The applicants asked the court to set aside the environmental approval for the plant. Meanwhile, towards the end of 2019, the environment department advised that Khanyisa’s environmental authorisation had expired. This would have been the country’s first baseload programme allowing private-sector coal-based energy generation. Together, the projects were to add 863.3MW to the grid by December 2020 but have not due to environmental challenges.
View DetailsIs it working?
No - the projects have been shelved.
Actions
Two preferred bidders with a total of 863MW of capacity were announced in October 2016. However, the projects have not reached financial close after considerable opposition from environmental groups, culminating in a court order that set aside environmental approval for the coal plants.
Are there plans?
The project will not move forward following the court ruling.
Is it on the agenda?
The project has fallen off the agenda following legal and environmental opposition. The new IRP2025 also does not propose new coal build projects.
Goals
The goal was to procure South Africa's first private coal-fired generation plants, in line with expanded coal generation envisaged by the IRP 2010.
References
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
This reform did advance with bid winners announced in 2016, but has since been halted following legal and environmental opposition. In December 2020, the High Court in Pretoria set aside the environmental approval for the 1,200 MW Thabametsi coal-fired power station that would have been built in its first phase at 557MW outside Lephalale in Limpopo province. The court order was the result of the settlement of a court application brought by environmental justice groups Earthlife Africa and groundWork, Friends of the Earth South Africa who challenged development company Thabametsi and the state. The applicants asked the court to set aside the environmental approval for the plant. Meanwhile, towards the end of 2019, the environment department advised that Khanyisa’s environmental authorisation had expired. This would have been the country’s first baseload programme allowing private-sector coal-based energy generation. Together, the projects were to add 863.3MW to the grid by December 2020 but have not due to environmental challenges.
View DetailsIs it working?
No - the projects have been shelved.
Actions
Two preferred bidders with a total of 863MW of capacity were announced in October 2016. However, the projects have not reached financial close after considerable opposition from environmental groups, culminating in a court order that set aside environmental approval for the coal plants.
Are there plans?
The project will not move forward following the court ruling.
Is it on the agenda?
The project has fallen off the agenda following legal and environmental opposition. The new IRP2025 also does not propose new coal build projects.
Goals
The goal was to procure South Africa's first private coal-fired generation plants, in line with expanded coal generation envisaged by the IRP 2010.
References
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
This reform did advance with bid winners announced in 2016 but has since been halted following legal and environmental opposition. In December 2020, the High Court in Pretoria set aside the environmental approval for the 1,200MW Thabametsi coal-fired power station that would have been built in its first phase at 557MW outside Lephalale in Limpopo province. The court order was the result of the settlement of a court application brought by environmental justice groups Earthlife Africa and groundWork, as well as Friends of the Earth South Africa who challenged development company Thabametsi and the state. The applicants asked the court to set aside the environmental approval for the plant. Meanwhile, towards the end of 2019, the environment department advised that Khanyisa’s environmental authorisation had expired. This would have been the country’s first baseload programme allowing private-sector coal-based energy generation. Together, the projects were to add 863.3MW to the grid by December 2020 but have not due to environmental challenges.
View DetailsIs it working?
No - the projects have been shelved.
Actions
Two preferred bidders with a total of 863MW of capacity were announced in October 2016. However, the projects have not reached financial close after considerable opposition from environmental groups, culminating in a court order that set aside environmental approval for the coal plants.
Are there plans?
The project will not move forward following the court ruling.
Is it on the agenda?
The project has fallen off the agenda following legal and environmental opposition. The new IRP2025 also does not propose new coal build projects.
Goals
The goal was to procure South Africa's first private coal-fired generation plants, in line with expanded coal generation envisaged by the IRP2010.
References
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
This reform did advance with bid winners announced in 2016 but has since been halted following legal and environmental opposition. In December 2020, the High Court in Pretoria set aside the environmental approval for the 1,200MW Thabametsi coal-fired power station that would have been built in its first phase at 557MW outside Lephalale in Limpopo province. The court order was the result of the settlement of a court application brought by environmental justice groups Earthlife Africa and groundWork, as well as Friends of the Earth South Africa who challenged development company Thabametsi and the state. The applicants asked the court to set aside the environmental approval for the plant. Meanwhile, towards the end of 2019, the environment department advised that Khanyisa’s environmental authorisation had expired. This would have been the country’s first baseload programme allowing private-sector coal-based energy generation. Together, the projects were to add 863.3MW to the grid by December 2020 but have not due to environmental challenges.
View DetailsIs it working?
No - the projects have been shelved.
Actions
Two preferred bidders with a total of 863MW of capacity were announced in October 2016. However, the projects have not reached financial close after considerable opposition from environmental groups, culminating in a court order that set aside environmental approval for the coal plants.
Are there plans?
The project will not move forward following the court ruling.
Is it on the agenda?
The project has fallen off the agenda following legal and environmental opposition. The new IRP2025 also does not propose new coal build projects.
Goals
The goal was to procure South Africa's first private coal-fired generation plants, in line with expanded coal generation envisaged by the IRP2010.
References
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
This reform did advance with bid winners announced in 2016 but has since been halted following legal and environmental opposition. In December 2020, the High Court in Pretoria set aside the environmental approval for the 1,200MW Thabametsi coal-fired power station that would have been built in its first phase at 557MW outside Lephalale in Limpopo province. The court order was the result of the settlement of a court application brought by environmental justice groups Earthlife Africa and groundWork, as well as Friends of the Earth South Africa who challenged development company Thabametsi and the state. The applicants asked the court to set aside the environmental approval for the plant. Meanwhile, towards the end of 2019, the environment department advised that Khanyisa’s environmental authorisation had expired. This would have been the country’s first baseload programme allowing private-sector coal-based energy generation. Together, the projects were to add 863.3MW to the grid by December 2020 but have not due to environmental challenges.
View DetailsIs it working?
No - the projects have been shelved.
Actions
Two preferred bidders with a total of 863MW of capacity were announced in October 2016. However, the projects have not reached financial close after considerable opposition from environmental groups, culminating in a court order that set aside environmental approval for the coal plants.
Are there plans?
The project will not move forward following the court ruling.
Is it on the agenda?
The project has fallen off the agenda following legal and environmental opposition. The new IRP2025 also does not propose new coal build projects.
Goals
The goal was to procure South Africa's first private coal-fired generation plants, in line with expanded coal generation envisaged by the IRP2010.
References
Departments / Govt Institutions
No data available for the deliverable: New coal-fired electricity BW2
No data available for the deliverable: New coal-fired electricity BW2
No data available for the deliverable: New coal-fired electricity BW2
No data available for the deliverable: New coal-fired electricity BW2
No data available for the deliverable: New coal-fired electricity BW2
No data available for the deliverable: New coal-fired electricity BW2
No data available for the deliverable: New coal-fired electricity BW2
No data available for the deliverable: New coal-fired electricity BW2
Summary
This coal bid window was supposed to procure 1,500MW of coal using "clean" technologies, which would include carbon capture and storage. But it never took off owing to a legal challenge. Based on the IRP2025, as much as 8GW of coal is to be decommissioned by 2030. Government is still looking to test clean coal technologies to run existing power stations for longer.
View DetailsIs it working?
There was no movement on the proposed new build, which should be seen in the context of how controversial "clean coal" technology is. Storing carbon emissions is an expensive process, particularly building the infrastructure for it, while other methods have been found to contribute to global warming. Clean coal generation is unlikely to happen given the reluctance of financiers to back fossil fuel-driven projects.
Actions
No bid window to follow.
Are there plans?
No bid window to follow.
Is it on the agenda?
No new coal plants are to be built, but if tests on clean coal technology prove it is cheaper than Flue Gas Desulphurisation, then government may opt to run the existing coal fleet for longer.
Goals
The goal was to procure 1,500MW of clean coal electricity capacity, in line with the IRP 2019.
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
This coal bid window was supposed to procure 1,500MW of coal using "clean" technologies, which would include carbon capture and storage. But it never took off owing to a legal challenge. Based on the IRP2025, as much as 8GW of coal is to be decommissioned by 2030. Government is still looking to test clean coal technologies to run existing power stations for longer.
View DetailsIs it working?
There was no movement on the proposed new build, which should be seen in the context of how controversial "clean coal" technology is. Storing carbon emissions is an expensive process, particularly building the infrastructure for it, while other methods have been found to contribute to global warming. Clean coal generation is unlikely to happen given the reluctance of financiers to back fossil fuel-driven projects.
Actions
No bid window to follow.
Are there plans?
No bid window to follow.
Is it on the agenda?
No new coal plants are to be built, but if tests on clean coal technology prove it is cheaper than Flue Gas Desulphurisation, then government may opt to run the existing coal fleet for longer.
Goals
The goal was to procure 1,500MW of clean coal electricity capacity, in line with the IRP 2019.
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
This coal bid window was supposed to procure 1,500MW of coal using "clean" technologies, which would include carbon capture and storage. But it never took off owing to a legal challenge. Based on the IRP2025, as much as 8GW of coal is to be decommissioned by 2030. Government is still looking to test clean coal technologies to run existing power stations for longer.
View DetailsIs it working?
There was no movement on the proposed new build, which should be seen in the context of how controversial "clean coal" technology is. Storing carbon emissions is an expensive process, particularly building the infrastructure for it, while other methods have been found to contribute to global warming. Clean coal generation is unlikely to happen given the reluctance of financiers to back fossil fuel-driven projects.
Actions
No bid window to follow.
Are there plans?
No bid window to follow.
Is it on the agenda?
No new coal plants are to be built, but if tests on clean coal technology prove it is cheaper than Flue Gas Desulphurisation, then government may opt to run the existing coal fleet for longer.
Goals
The goal was to procure 1,500MW of clean coal electricity capacity, in line with the IRP 2019.
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
During the Zuma presidency there were ambitious plans for new nuclear capacity but these were scaled back significantly. In December 2023, there was a renewed commitment with plans to procure 2,500MW of new nuclear capacity. The government is expected to issue a request for proposals soon.
View DetailsIs it working?
While there are certain advantages to nuclear energy, this option should be ruled out on the least-cost principle, particularly given the high capital costs of developing a new nuclear power plant.
Actions
Gazetting of the intention to launch the procurement round.
Are there plans?
The intention to procure 2,500MW was announced by the minister of electricity in December 2023.
Is it on the agenda?
To procure 2,500MW of nuclear power.
Goals
The IRP 2019 allocates 2,500MW of new nuclear energy as part of SA's future energy mix. Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa issued a determination in the Government Gazette in January 2024 for SA to procure this amount but no RFP has yet been issued.
References
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
During the Zuma presidency there were ambitious plans for new nuclear capacity but these were scaled back significantly. In December 2023, there was a renewed commitment with plans to procure 2,500MW of new nuclear capacity. The government is expected to issue a request for proposals soon.
View DetailsIs it working?
While there are certain advantages to nuclear energy, this option should be ruled out on the least-cost principle, particularly given the high capital costs of developing a new nuclear power plant.
Actions
Gazetting of the intention to launch the procurement round.
Are there plans?
The intention to procure 2,500MW was announced by the minister of electricity in December 2023.
Is it on the agenda?
To procure 2,500MW of nuclear power.
Goals
The IRP 2019 allocates 2,500MW of new nuclear energy as part of SA's future energy mix. Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa issued a determination in the Government Gazette in January 2024 for SA to procure this amount but no RFP has yet been issued.
References
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
The government issued a gazette to withdraw the intention to procure 2,500MW nuclear power, stating that more public consultation is required before the official RFQ can be issued.
View DetailsIs it working?
No.
Actions
Gazetting the withdrawal of the 2,500MW nuclear procurement.
Are there plans?
The DoEE has put a stop to the IRP 2019 determination to procure 2,500MW of nuclear power.
Is it on the agenda?
Included in the IRP 2019.
Goals
The IRP 2019 allocates 2,500MW of new nuclear energy as part of SA's future energy mix. Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa issued a determination in the Government Gazette in January 2024 for SA to procure this amount, which was later withdrawn.
References
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
The government issued a gazette to withdraw the intention to procure 2,500MW nuclear power, stating that more public consultation is required before the official RFQ can be issued.
View DetailsIs it working?
No.
Actions
Gazetting the withdrawal of the 2,500MW nuclear procurement.
Are there plans?
The DoEE has put a stop to the IRP 2019 determination to procure 2,500MW of nuclear power.
Is it on the agenda?
Included in the IRP 2019.
Goals
The IRP 2019 allocates 2,500MW of new nuclear energy as part of SA's future energy mix. Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa issued a determination in the Government Gazette in January 2024 for SA to procure this amount, which was later withdrawn.
References
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
The government issued a gazette to withdraw the intention to procure 2,500MW nuclear power, stating that more public consultation is required before the official RFQ can be issued.
View DetailsIs it working?
No.
Actions
Gazetting the withdrawal of the 2,500MW nuclear procurement.
Are there plans?
The DoEE has put a stop to the IRP 2019 determination to procure 2,500MW of nuclear power.
Is it on the agenda?
Included in the IRP 2019.
Goals
The IRP 2019 allocates 2,500MW of new nuclear energy as part of SA's future energy mix. Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa issued a determination in the Government Gazette in January 2024 for SA to procure this amount, which was later withdrawn.
References
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
The government issued a gazette to withdraw the intention to procure 2,500MW nuclear power, stating that more public consultation is required before the official RFQ can be issued. We stopped tracking this issue at end-June 2025. The 2,500MW new nuclear build was abandoned when the DoEE minister withdrew the ministerial determination in 2024. The updated IRP will determine new nuclear build.
View DetailsIs it working?
No and this current procurement process will not be restarted. We have therefore halted covering this reform deliverable. Future nuclear procurment is possible, depending on the plans set out in the new 2024 IRP when it is tabled.
Actions
Several actions were taken to work toward conducting a procurement process, but these were paused with the withdrawal of the 2,500MW nuclear procurement in August 2024.
Are there plans?
A ministerial determination to procure 2,500MW was made in 2020 and formally gazatted in January 2024, clearing the way for procurement to begin. However, in August DoEE put a stop to the IRP 2019 determination to allow for further consultation.
Is it on the agenda?
2,500MW of new nuclear capacity was included in the IRP 2019.
Goals
The IRP 2019 allocates 2,500MW of new nuclear energy as part of SA's future energy mix. Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa issued a determination in the Government Gazette in January 2024 for SA to procure this amount, although it was later withdrawn.
References
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
The government issued a gazette to withdraw the intention to procure 2,500MW nuclear power, stating that more public consultation is required before the official RFQ can be issued. We stopped tracking this issue at end-June 2025. The 2,500MW new nuclear build was abandoned when the DoEE minister withdrew the ministerial determination in 2024. The updated IRP will determine new nuclear build.
View DetailsIs it working?
No and this current procurement process will not be restarted. We have therefore halted covering this reform deliverable. Future nuclear procurment is possible, depending on the plans set out in the new 2024 IRP when it is tabled.
Actions
Several actions were taken to work toward conducting a procurement process, but these were paused with the withdrawal of the 2,500MW nuclear procurement in August 2024.
Are there plans?
A ministerial determination to procure 2,500MW was made in 2020 and formally gazatted in January 2024, clearing the way for procurement to begin. However, in August DoEE put a stop to the IRP 2019 determination to allow for further consultation.
Is it on the agenda?
2,500MW of new nuclear capacity was included in the IRP 2019.
Goals
The IRP 2019 allocates 2,500MW of new nuclear energy as part of SA's future energy mix. Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa issued a determination in the Government Gazette in January 2024 for SA to procure this amount, although it was later withdrawn.
References
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa issued a gazette in 2024 to withdraw the intention to procure 2,500MW nuclear power, given concerns that the public consultation for the procurement programme was inadequate. While the 2,500MW new nuclear build was abandoned, the updated IRP2025 projects that 5,200MW of new nuclear is to be built by 2042.
View DetailsIs it working?
The 2,500MW procurement process will not be restarted. But there are future plans to procure nuclear under the IRP2025.
Actions
Several actions were taken to work towards conducting a procurement process, but these were paused with the withdrawal of the 2,500MW nuclear procurement in August 2024.
Are there plans?
A ministerial determination to procure 2,500MW was made in 2020 and formally gazetted in January 2024, clearing the way for procurement to begin. However, in August, the DoEE put a stop to the IRP 2019 determination to allow for further consultation.
The IRP2025 has since been launched and projects 5,200MW of nuclear to be added by 2042. The first tranche of 1,250MW of new nuclear is targeted to come online in 2036.
Is it on the agenda?
The 2,500MW of new nuclear capacity was included in the IRP 2019.
The IRP 2025 however projects 5,200MW of new nuclear to be added by 2042.
Goals
The IRP 2019 allocates 2,500MW of new nuclear energy as part of SA's future energy mix.
References
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
Electricity and energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa issued a gazette notice in 2024 to withdraw the intention to procure 2,500MW nuclear power, given concerns that the public consultation for the procurement programme was inadequate. While the 2,500MW new nuclear build was abandoned, the updated IRP2025 projects that 5,200MW of new nuclear power is to be built by 2042.
View DetailsIs it working?
The 2,500MW procurement process will not be restarted. But there are future plans to procure nuclear under the IRP2025.
Actions
Several actions were taken to work towards conducting a procurement process, but these were paused with the withdrawal of the 2,500MW nuclear procurement in August 2024.
In order to get the ball rolling on procuring 5,200MW of nuclear power as set out in the IRP2025, government will have to issue a ministerial determination.
Are there plans?
A ministerial determination to procure 2,500MW was made in 2020 and formally gazetted in January 2024, clearing the way for procurement to begin. However, in August, the DoEE put a stop to the IRP2019 determination to allow for further consultation.
The IRP2025 has since been launched and projects 5,200MW of nuclear power to be added by 2042. The first tranche of 1,250MW of new nuclear power is targeted to come online in 2036.
Is it on the agenda?
The 2,500MW of new nuclear capacity was included in the IRP2019.
The IRP2025 however projects 5,200MW of new nuclear to be added by 2042.
Goals
The IRP 2019 allocates 2,500MW of new nuclear energy as part of SA's future energy mix.
References
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
Electricity and energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa issued a gazette notice in 2024 to withdraw the intention to procure 2,500MW nuclear power, given concerns that the public consultation for the procurement programme was inadequate. While the 2,500MW new nuclear build was abandoned, the updated IRP2025 projects that 5,200MW of new nuclear power is to be built by 2042. No updates were recorded in Q3 2026.
View DetailsIs it working?
The 2,500MW procurement process will not be restarted. But there are future plans to procure nuclear under the IRP2025.
Actions
Several actions were taken to work towards conducting a procurement process, but these were paused with the withdrawal of the 2,500MW nuclear procurement in August 2024.
In order to get the ball rolling on procuring 5,200MW of nuclear power as set out in the IRP2025, government will have to issue a ministerial determination.
For now the environmental and social impact assessments at the proposed sites (Thyspunt in the Eastern Cape and Bantamskilp in the Western Cape) are still under way.
Are there plans?
A ministerial determination to procure 2,500MW was made in 2020 and formally gazetted in January 2024, clearing the way for procurement to begin. However, in August, the DoEE put a stop to the IRP2019 determination to allow for further consultation.
The IRP2025 has since been launched and projects 5,200MW of nuclear power to be added by 2042. The first tranche of 1,250MW of new nuclear power is targeted to come online in 2036.
Is it on the agenda?
The 2,500MW of new nuclear capacity was included in the IRP2019.
The IRP2025 however projects 5,200MW of new nuclear to be added by 2042.
Goals
The IRP 2019 allocates 2,500MW of new nuclear energy as part of SA's future energy mix.
References
Departments / Govt Institutions
Summary
Electricity and energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa issued a gazette notice in 2024 to withdraw the intention to procure 2,500MW nuclear power, given concerns that the public consultation for the procurement programme was inadequate. While the 2,500MW new nuclear build was abandoned, the updated IRP2025 projects that 5,200MW of new nuclear power is to be built by 2042. No updates were recorded in Q3 2026.
View DetailsIs it working?
The 2,500MW procurement process will not be restarted. But there are future plans to procure nuclear under the IRP2025.
Actions
Several actions were taken to work towards conducting a procurement process, but these were paused with the withdrawal of the 2,500MW nuclear procurement in August 2024.
In order to get the ball rolling on procuring 5,200MW of nuclear power as set out in the IRP2025, government will have to issue a ministerial determination.
For now the environmental and social impact assessments at the proposed sites (Thyspunt in the Eastern Cape and Bantamskilp in the Western Cape) are still under way.
Are there plans?
A ministerial determination to procure 2,500MW was made in 2020 and formally gazetted in January 2024, clearing the way for procurement to begin. However, in August, the DoEE put a stop to the IRP2019 determination to allow for further consultation.
The IRP2025 has since been launched and projects 5,200MW of nuclear power to be added by 2042. The first tranche of 1,250MW of new nuclear power is targeted to come online in 2036.
Is it on the agenda?
The 2,500MW of new nuclear capacity was included in the IRP2019.
The IRP2025 however projects 5,200MW of new nuclear to be added by 2042.
Goals
The IRP 2019 allocates 2,500MW of new nuclear energy as part of SA's future energy mix.
References
Departments / Govt Institutions