66 companies participated in the long-term energy tender

A total of 66 companies have withdrawn statements of objections, with an interest in long-term participation in the Solid Power and Clean Energy tender, which focuses on renewable energy production facilities, they reported. Electric transmission company, SA (ETESA).

ETESA points out that this is the first time that so many manufacturing companies have shown interest by withdrawing specifications for participating in a tender conducted by a state-owned company in its history, which is the result of transparent management given to the entire process. , Compliance with applicable standards.

Next Thursday, April 4th, a clarification meeting will be held where the necessary explanations of the process will be given so that all interested parties are clear about the rules and resolve any doubts regarding this tender. Bids will be accepted on June 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at a location to be determined.

The company also says that tender documents for this tender can be picked up at the administration offices, from Monday to Friday, from 7 to 11:30 a.m.; and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., located at Plaza Sun Tower Mall, Tower B, Floor 3.

In order to make proposals and respond to inquiries, each proposer must have obtained specifications; In addition, questions about this document can be directed to the email address: [email protected]

This is the first competition for in the long term, exclusively for renewable energy sources that will be implemented in the country and the first in the Central American region to include battery storage systems, to give more flexibility to the national electricity system.

This tender guarantees long-term (20 years) electricity supply to electricity distribution users through new or existing power plants using renewable energy sources.

Through this initiative, Panama is moving towards stabilization rate with a downward trend for the end consumer, taking a decisive step towards less dependence on fossil fuels for energy production.

With the implementation of its energy transition agenda, which represents a decisive step for Panama to make effective its global commitment to climate change from the energy sector.