{"id":5581,"date":"2023-04-13T22:42:45","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T18:42:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mes.com.ge\/?p=5581"},"modified":"2023-04-13T22:43:46","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T18:43:46","slug":"request-for-expressions-of-interest-for-renewable-energy-projects-in-georgia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mes.com.ge\/ka\/request-for-expressions-of-interest-for-renewable-energy-projects-in-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"Request for Expressions of Interest for Renewable Energy Projects in Georgia"},"content":{"rendered":"<ol>\n<li><strong> Introduction<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Our company, on behalf of the customer, is interested in acquiring, renewable energy projects in Georgia from experienced developers &#8211; preferably at ready-to-build or near ready-to-build stage. This Request for Expressions of Interest (EOI) outlines the criteria and requirements for project proposals.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Selection Criteria<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Projects will be evaluated based on the following selection criteria:<\/p>\n<p>2.1 Technical Criteria<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Implementation agreement signed with the Government of Georgia and guarantees submitted (alternatively, the projects should have Feasibility MoU completed and be in negotiation of implementation agreement);<\/li>\n<li>Lands required for the project development secured or\/and reserved for the project implementation with a pre-defined price and willingness of the seller to sell it. The lands should be of non-agricultural status or\/and with proof that this conversion is easily feasible.<\/li>\n<li>Grid connection conditions received from DSO or\/and TSO (in case of wind and solar the specific grid connection quota issued for the considered project);<\/li>\n<li>Feasibility study completed by a reputable consulting company in accordance with best practice and in compliance with the Ministry\u2019s requirements set in Memorandum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>2.2 Financial Criteria<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Levelized cost of energy (LCOE);<\/li>\n<li>Detailed CAPEX and OPEX breakdown;<\/li>\n<li>Projected internal rate of return (IRR);<\/li>\n<li>Reasonable selling price.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>2.3 Environmental and Social Criteria<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The project should be out of protected zones and have a proven record of social acceptance;<\/li>\n<li>Compliance with local laws and regulations regarding renewable energy development in Georgia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> Additional Specifications and Formalities<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The following specifications and formalities apply to this EOI:<\/p>\n<p>3.1 Language<\/p>\n<p>The submission should be made in English language.<\/p>\n<p>3.2 Eligibility<\/p>\n<p>Only solid developers with experience in developing renewable energy projects in Georgia are eligible to participate.<\/p>\n<p>3.3 Confidentiality<\/p>\n<p>All information provided by the developers in their submission will be kept strictly confidential and used only for the purpose of evaluating the project for acquisition.<\/p>\n<p>3.4 Costs<\/p>\n<p>The developer shall bear all costs associated with preparing and submitting their project proposal.<\/p>\n<p>3.5 Right to Reject<\/p>\n<p>The company reserves the right to reject any or all submissions for any reason and is not obligated to provide any explanation for its decision.<\/p>\n<p>3.6 Binding Agreement<\/p>\n<p>This EOI is not a legally binding agreement and does not commit the company to acquire any of the projects submitted.<\/p>\n<p>3.7 Due Diligence<\/p>\n<p>After the submission deadline, the company will conduct a due diligence process to assess the feasibility of each project. Selected developers may be invited for further negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>3.8 Non-Disclosure Agreement<\/p>\n<p>Before sharing any confidential information, the company may require developers to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).<\/p>\n<p>3.9 Compliance<\/p>\n<p>All projects must comply with local laws and regulations regarding renewable energy development in Georgia.<\/p>\n<p>3.10 Contact Information<\/p>\n<p>Developers should provide their contact information, including their name, company name, email address, and phone number, in their submission.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong> Submission Requirements<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Interested parties are invited to submit project teasers along with the project(s) selling price. The final date for submission is May 30, 2023, by 20:00 CET.<\/p>\n<p>Contact address: info@mes.com.ge<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong> Conclusion<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We hope this extended and detailed EOI process will be helpful in attracting qualified and suitable renewable energy projects from solid developers in Georgia.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Our company, on behalf of the customer, is interested in acquiring, renewable energy projects in Georgia from experienced developers &#8211; preferably at ready-to-build or near ready-to-build stage. This Request for Expressions of Interest (EOI) outlines the criteria and requirements for project proposals. 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