East London – Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has published a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of a 3 MW solar-powered renewable plant at the Port of East London.
TNPA plans to manage costs and reduce emissions by diversifying its energy mix – through alternative sources and renewables.
This RFP aims to appoint a service provider to design, build, test, commission, operate, and maintain the 3 MW photovoltaic (PV) that has a battery energy storage system at the Port of East London for seven years.
The plant’s construction will include a grid-tied carport solar PV and rooftop plant system to generate the required capacity.
The project is part of TNPA’s Renewable Energy Purchase Programme to deploy approximately 100 MW across all eight South African commercial seaports.
TNPA’s Acting Chief Executive, Advocate Phyllis Difeto, stated: “The implementation of this programme within the port system entrenches TNPA’s contribution towards sustainable and cost-effective ports.
“The Ports Authority is actively working towards climate change resilience, mitigation, and adaptation by deploying cleaner and cheaper energy solutions, in line with the Carbon Neutral Government Programme.”
The programme requires public entities to be carbon neutral by 2050, and the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) strategy which advances safer economies for net zero emissions.
Within this programme, the Port of Ngqura is appointing a service provider to develop a 7 MW renewable plant.
The Amulet Group Consortium has been awarded the 20 MW plant in the Port of Richards Bay, following its appointment in June 2024.
