Lawmakers updated on plans to procure first independent transmission projects

The Independent Power Producer (IPP) Office has confirmed that a request for qualification will be issued in July in preparation for the first phase of the procurement of independent transmission projects (ITPs), a tender for which is scheduled to be launched in November. The IPP Office has been given the responsibility to oversee the initial procurement and a Ministerial determination for the first phase of the programme was Gazetted on March 28 for the procurement of 1 164 km of 400 kV transmission lines across seven projects in three provinces, together with 2 630 MVA of transformers.
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Schneider Electric launches 2025 Go Green competition

Energy management and automation company Schneider Electric is inviting students and young entrepreneurs to present innovative, affordable and sustainable energy solutions for its 2025 Go Green competition. This year’s theme, Renewable Energy for Life & Livelihood, focuses on solar-powered agriculture, including pre/post-harvest activities, storage and processing; and solar-powered microbusinesses in sectors such as retail, services, refrigeration, manufacturing and production.
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