Compliance requirements for the mining industry are becoming more important as Covid-19 continues to shake up industry. By Janine Espin Planning and preparation are essential in undertaking new or extending old mining projects, regardless of size. Whether large-scale or artisanal, the need for .
Charnè Hundermark, Southern And East Africa Editor April 15, 2021
Africa Oil & Power recently spoke with Janine Espin, Managing Director of Economic Development Solutions (EDS), about the anticipated compliance requirements associated with the Bid Window 5 of South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement (REIPPP) Program; the benefits of compliance for both renewable energy project owners and local communities; and the impact of the recently launched window on the national economy.
What are the primary compliance issues facing South Africa’s renewable energy industry?
If we look at what the compliance requirements were for the Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Program, which took place last December, we are left to assume that Round 5 will have similar requirements, as we don’t know the specifics at this stage. We are anticipating compliance around ownership, skills development and transfer, suppli