The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has scheduled a virtual public hearing for 13 January 2026 to consider licence applications submitted under Bid Window 7 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP).
NERSA is the statutory authority responsible for regulating South Africa’s electricity, piped-gas, and petroleum pipelines industries.
The virtual hearing will run from 09:30 to 12:00 on Microsoft Teams and will be streamed live on X.
In a statement, the regulator invited members of the public and interested stakeholders to attend the session or make oral submissions.
It further advised that those unable to join the virtual proceedings may submit written comments, which must reach the regulator’s office by Friday, 19 December 2025.
Six applicants are seeking generation licences for large-scale solar power projects across the Free State and Limpopo provinces. The proposals include:
- Lupus Energy (RF) (Pty) Ltd – 210 MWAC in Matjhabeng, Free State
- Piscis Energy (Pty) Ltd – 200 MWAC in Matjhabeng, Free State
- Dwaalboom Solar 3 (Pty) Ltd – 180 MWAC in Thabazimbi, Limpopo
- Leeuwspruit Solar 1 (Pty) Ltd – 220 MWAC in Moqhaka, Free State
- Oslaagte Solar 2 (Pty) Ltd – 240 MWAC in Moqhaka, Free State
- Oslaagte Solar 3 (Pty) Ltd – 240 MWAC in Moqhaka, Free State
NERSA urged stakeholders wishing to participate in the hearing or present their views to submit attendance requests no later than 16:30 on 19 December 2025.
The public participation process forms part of the regulator’s mandate to ensure transparency and accountability in South Africa’s renewable energy procurement programme, which remains a key component of the country’s broader energy transition strategy.
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