NOTICE: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Lusaka Zambia, 27th January 2024

SUPPLY OF UP TO 25MW/100 MWh OF ENERGY STORAGE CAPACITY FROM A BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) FACILITY ZAMBIA

Africa GreenCo Group (GreenCo) is pleased to issue this Notice for a Request for Information (RFI) for the Supply of up to 25MW/100 MWh of Energy Storage from a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) System to be located in Zambia. This RFI represents an exciting step forward in supporting renewable energy integration and enhancing grid stability in Zambia.

Interested Parties

We invite Interested Parties to participate in this RFI process by clicking on the link below and completing the information requested.

GreenCo BESS RFI Registration

Upon qualification, you will receive the information required to complete the RFI.

Purpose of the RFI

This RFI serves as a preparatory stage ahead of a Competitive Procurement Process for the implementation of up to 25MW/100MWh of battery energy storage system capacity in Zambia. This competitive process is expected to be launched in the second half of 2025. At this stage of the process, GreenCo is interested in obtaining information from BESS Operators as well as from BESS EPC Contractors.

The objectives of the RFI are as follows:

  • To identify viable battery energy storage system providers that can support GreenCo’s goal of procuring BESS capacity.
  • To assess potential technical solutions
  • To obtain indicative pricing
  • To identify the right structure for the Project.
  • To receive comments and feedback from stakeholders on the Procurement Documents which will form the foundation of the final Competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) documents.

Only parties who submit an expression of interest via the link provided above and meet our screening criteria will be granted access to the RFI and further participation instructions.

GreenCo expects to work with partners that have been through the RFI process on any subsequent procurement process.

All RFI responses will need to be received by March 15, 2025 and Applicants will be advised of the results in due course.

For inquiries and further information, please contact: bessrfq@africagreenco.com

This RFI does not constitute a commitment to award a contract. Africa Greenco reserves the right to accept or reject any or all submissions.