Time from start of procurement to start of first construction: 55REDUCED DEVELOPMENT TIME AND COSTS: Technical
diligence and approval requirements in place. Set of
Scaling Solar: Zambia 1 year bankable documents and preapproved financing.
South Africa 2 years
55A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD: Clear and transparent award
Namibia 3 years process allowing developers and investors to compete on
Ghana 5 years the basis of lowest tariffs and long-term commitment.
Mali 5.5 years
Kenya 6.5 years
Benefits to International Donors
Burkina Faso 7 years
and Development Partners
BETTER SOLAR 55REACH: Support to multiple low-income, fragile and
conflict-affected states to achieve energy security and
Developers that have participated in Scaling Solar tenders include: sustainable low-carbon growth.
2 BID PREPARATION
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:
55Localization of tender and project
documents
55Attachment of financing,
insurance, and credit enhancement
Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of
the Netherlands
3 TENDER PROCESS & AWARD
Ministry of
55Request for qualification Foreign Affairs
of Denmark
55Bidder consultation
55Request for proposals UKs Department
for International
55Proposal review and award Development
Bart Speelman