Announcement on receiving the letter of designation of the company as the independent power producer for the 200MW CSP project in Maun, Botswana
Time:2024-10-12
Shouhang Hi-Tech Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company" or "Shouhang Hi-Tech") today received a letter from the Ministry of Energy and Mines of the Republic of Botswana (hereinafter referred to as "the Ministry of Energy and Mines of Botswana"), "Regarding the direct designation of Shouhang Hi-Tech Energy Technology Co., Ltd. as the independent power producer for the Botswana Maun 200MW Solar Thermal Project (Tender No. MME/PEDU/3/1/2024-2025)", designating the Company as the independent power producer of the "Botswana Maun 200MW Solar Thermal Project (Tender No. MME/PEDU/3/1/2024-2025)". The relevant contents are hereby announced as follows:
I. Contents of the designation letter
1. Based on the due diligence, production base and on-site inspection of the 100MW CSP power plant in Dunhuang conducted by the Botswana Ministry of Energy and Mines, the Ministry of Energy and Mines of Botswana specially invites Shouhang Hi-Tech and its potential partners to respond to the bidding requirements of the 200MW CSP project in Maun.
2. Shouhang Hi-Tech, through direct designation by the Ministry of Energy and Mines of Botswana, responds to the bidding requirements of the 200MW CSP project in Maun as an independent power producer, covering design, financing, construction, ownership, operation, maintenance and closure after the project life.
3. At the same time, Shouhang Hi-Tech is invited to participate in the bidder meeting and conduct on-site visits within the specified date of the bidding requirements document (published later)
4. Please be aware that during the bidding process of this project, the Botswana government will not bear any related expenses incurred by the bidder
II. Impact on the company
Africa has abundant solar energy resources, which is very suitable for the construction of solar thermal power station projects, and the potential market for solar thermal power generation is huge. This project is one of the company's main businesses. The acquisition of this project is conducive to the company's further development of the overseas solar thermal power generation market. If the project is successfully implemented, Shouhang Hi-Tech will participate in the project implementation as an independent developer, EPC contractor and provider of solar thermal power generation technology. The implementation of the project will have a positive impact on the company's future operating performance. The development of this project does not affect the independence of the company's operations.
III. Risk Warning
The implementation of this project has a certain period. Whether the project can be successfully developed may be affected by local policies and regulations, macroeconomics, changes in the market environment, financing and other factors. There may be uncertain risks such as construction delays, project changes, suspension, termination or failure to achieve expected returns. The impact of the project on the company's future financial status and operating performance depends on the promotion and implementation of specific projects. The company will actively take relevant response measures to ensure the smooth development of the project. The company will disclose the progress of the project in a timely manner in accordance with relevant regulations. Investors are kindly requested to pay attention to investment risks.
IV. Documents for inspection
The Ministry of Energy and Mines of the Republic of Botswana issued a letter of designation of Sofitel Energy Technology Co., Ltd. as the independent power producer for the 200MW solar thermal project in Maun, Botswana (tender number MME/PEDU/3/1/2024-2025).