How to Find Solar Energy Tenders in South Africa

South Africa is experiencing a solar “gold rush”, with massive, on-going investment – by individual households, big business and government – in solar energy production.

Recently, the Government launched tenders for 1.8 GW of solar PV and 3.2 GW of wind energy. For local businesses, tenders like these represent an enormous opportunity.

However, competition is fierce and the bidding process can be complex. And once you win a tender, the real work begins.

What to consider about solar energy tenders

Winning a solar energy tender offers an SME the chance to improve cash flow, build relationships and scale business.

However, there are many factors to consider in order to meet any solar energy tender requirements, such as:

  • solar panel specifications
  • sourcing cost-effective solar panels (local or imported?)
  • import costs and tariffs
  • shipping and logistics
  • quality control.

These require technical knowledge and experience, and can quickly deplete resources. Accordingly, costs can escalate.

Where to find solar energy tenders in South Africa

If your business wants to win a solar energy tender in South Africa, you need to know where to find tenders to bid on. These websites do much of the work for you by monitoring and listing new tender opportunities.

Online Tenders
No searching needed with this site, which delivers tender opportunities from all levels of Government and private sector companies in South Africa and across the continent to your email or app, from R790 (South African tenders), R2,040 (across Africa) per month.

Tenders HQ
Choose a free weekly email notification or pay R395 (provincial) or R595 (national) to receive local or countrywide tenders and get access to original documents and government sources.

Tender Bulletins
Search the site for free or pay for tender notifications starting at R120 a month.

Global Tenders
Look through South African renewable energy tenders for free or pay for notifications and details of tenders from US$199 a month.

Tenders On Time
This international site allows you to search its database for free or subscribe to receive notifications from a specific country or region, starting at US$249 for 12 months.

Solar Tenders
A worldwide database of international solar tenders, free or – with a subscription fee – delivered to your email daily.

Funding for solar energy tenders

If your business has been awarded a solar energy tender, congratulations! Next, the challenge lies in paying suppliers and covering other costs, meeting all specs and satisfying the client.

At BizFunding, we offer funding and expertise to help South African companies fulfil tenders, on time and within budget.

If you have won a solar energy tender in South Africa, we can assist with up to 100% tender funding – so you can pay suppliers and fulfil requirements on time, without worrying about upfront working capital. Simply call us on 012 001 0095 for more information or apply for tender financing in minutes online.

If you are a business owner on the road to success, or need funding to help start new projects or purchase orders, we can help you!

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