Consultancy Services for Wind Measurement Campaign for a Wind Farm Site – Ministry of Minerals and Energy

Engineering
Gaborone
October 21, 2026
Contract

Job Description

Botswana plans to harness its renewable energy (RE) resources and accelerate renewable energy development through the implementation of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The Government of Botswana is currently developing renewable energy projects at several pre-selected sites. The Project and Energy Development Unit (PEDU) under the Ministry of Minerals and Energy (the Client) is responsible for the development of these projects. A feasibility consultant has identified a proposed site for a wind farm based on a multi-criteria assessment considering preliminary wind resource data, transmission infrastructure, land use and ownership, and preliminary environmental and social considerations. The Wind Measurement Campaign will support the development of a proposed 100MW wind farm located north of Lethlakane, Botswana. The final coordinates and boundaries of the area to be investigated will be confirmed by the Client prior to commencement of the assignment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertake Wind Measurement Campaign to support the pre-development of the proposed 100MW wind farm.
  • Include preliminary site-wide wind measurement campaign and, subsequently, location-specific investigations based on the preliminary wind farm layout.
  • Provide detailed scope, investigation areas, technical requirements and deliverables as set out in the Terms of Reference provided at the next stage of the selection process.

Requirements

  • Core Business: Minimum of ten (10) years of experience undertaking wind resource measurement campaigns and energy yield assessments for wind farm development.
  • Demonstrated experience in satisfactorily completing wind resource measurement campaigns, including met mast installation, commissioning, and data acquisition/validation, for utility-scale wind energy projects.
  • Experience with ground-based or nacelle-mounted LiDAR remote sensing is an added advantage.
  • Demonstrated experience in undertaking wind resource assessment and energy yield assessment for a minimum of ten (10) utility-scale wind farm projects globally, with a minimum cumulative assessed capacity of 500 MW, and at least two (2) utility-scale wind farm projects in Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • The Consultant shall demonstrate experience working on assignments financed by International Financial Institutions (IFIs), and its eligibility including but not limited to meeting the debarment and sanctions standard, financial and commercial capability and fiduciary and system compliance.
  • The Consultant shall have no conflict of interest and pass integrity check.

How to Apply

Expressions of Interest clearly labelled “Expression of Interest – Consultancy Services for Wind Measurement Campaign for a Wind Farm in Botswana,” must be hand-delivered or emailed at the address below by 11 November 2026 at 12:00 hours (CAT). Electronic submissions should be password protected.

Attention: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Minerals and Energy
Block D, Third Floor, Office No DT 10, Plot No. 50676
Fairgrounds Office Park, Gaborone
Republic of Botswana.

Telephone Nos: (+267) 3656600/6628
Mobile Nos: +267 72794446
Electronic mail address: [email protected]
REF Code: EOI/MME-PEDU/004/26-27

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