Project Description

Despite Mauritania’s strong renewable potential, solar and wind currently represent about 20% of installed capacity, and projects to date have largely relied on public resources. To mobilize private investment, the World Bank sought to introduce competitive auctions for solar, wind, – Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) – and battery energy storage (BESS) projects.

PIA was engaged to develop guidelines and a roadmap for preparing, structuring, and executing such tenders. The assignment covered a review of the regulatory and institutional framework, the design of the auction process, preparation of tender documentation – including prequalification, bidding, and evaluation procedures – and contractual guidance for both VRE and BESS components.

The roadmap defines the full sequence from project identification to contract signature, integrating regulatory reinforcement and institutional capacity building. It establishes a transparent and replicable framework to enable competitive, private-sector participation in Mauritania’s renewable and storage programs.

Key Takeaways

The assignment provided the government of Mauritania with a framework for launching competitive renewable energy and storage tenders. It strengthened regulatory readiness, standardized procurement procedures, and set the foundation for private-sector participation, helping the country transition from publicly financed VRE projects toward a sustainable, market-driven investment model.

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