Shumba, Solarcentury Take Pride Of Place
Tuesday, August 03, 2021 | 630 Views |
Shumba Energy
This follows the company’s recent announcement that further to an extensive review of the company's operations, the primary focus in the immediate term going forward will be on the delivery of renewable energy projects.
According to Shumba Energy chairperson, Alan Clegg the contribution of Solarcentury Africa is expected to be material within their co-development roles, with some of the key benefits they bring being in terms of providing technical support for Shumba’s role in obtaining any necessary permits, consents or licences; providing financial modelling and project valuation, engineering design and plant optimisation; EPC procurement and liaison; and providing EPCM services. “Today’s announcement is the culmination of focussed execution of the board’s defined strategy to seek and engage the best development partners to deliver utility-scale renewable energy source projects in the generation sector of Botswana and Southern Africa.
Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...