Network Update: Request for Proposals – Renewable Energy Technology Demonstration

March 18, 2019

The King Abdullah City for Atomic & Renewable Energy (K●A●CARE), a WIPO GREEN partner, recently released a request for proposals (RFP) on Renewable Energy Technology Demonstration.  The projects have as objectives to demonstrate innovative, viable renewable energy technologies and help Saudi companies develop their commercial capabilities within the Kingdom for competitive participation in national, regional, and global markets.

Interested WIPO GREEN users can view the database entry and download the full RPP containing additional guidelines and information about the projects. If you are not yet a WIPO GREEN user but are interested in this opportunity, take a few minutes to create a WIPO account.

Eligibility

  • Only registered for-profit Saudi companies can bid, but proposals can be made in partnership with non-profit, academic, or foreign entities, among others
  • Projects contain a cost-sharing element, meaning that the bidders should be able to cover some project-related costs
  • IP rights must be secured and the bidding team must agree on appropriate arrangements to enable Saudi companies to commercialize the technology in Saudi Arabia

Scope

The RPF covers the following areas:

  • Solar heat for industrial processes
  • Solar cooling
  • Shallow geothermal application or heating and cooling
  • Energy storage
  • Renewable energy integrated microgrids
  • Renewable polygeneration systems
  • Demand-side management
  • Renewable energy in building
  • Renewable desalination

More information

Bidders are invited to submit a concept paper (maximum six pages) to K∙A∙CARE by May 1, 2019.

In the next stage (July 2019), selected bidders will be required to submit a full proposal. The winners will be selected on September 1, 2019.

About K∙A∙CARE

The King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (K∙A∙CARE ) is a specialized agency of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) that promotes  the use of atomic and renewable energy as a means to preserve finite oil and gas resources, diversify the economy, and ensure sustainable power and water supply.