EOI issued for 80 MW Solar PV Project in Belize
The Central Executing Unit (CEU), on behalf of the Ministry of Finance (MOF), invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified developers for the development, financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) plants, with a total expected installed capacity of up to 80 MW.
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has been appointed by the GoB as transaction advisor to MOF to attract private sector participation for the development, finance, construction, operation, and maintenance of the Project. This effort is supported by funding secured by the Government of Japan and the Global Infrastructure Fund.
This Project is being structured under a two-phase process: Phase 1 (Due Diligence & Transaction Structuring) is underway and should be finalized by June 2025. Once Phase 1 is finalized, the Project will move into Phase 2 (Contract Drafting & Tender Implementation). The selected private sector partner(s) will be responsible for the following:
- Obtaining necessary permits and approvals by Belizean regulations.
- Developing, financing, engineering, procurement, construction, operation, and maintenance of up to 80 MW of solar PV plants.
- Grid integration, ensuring compliance with technical, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Engagement on gender-related KPIs, which will be discussed with GoB for potential inclusion in the tender process.
Interested parties must submit EOIs by April 14, 2025. For additional details about this tender, please visit our Business Opportunity page here.
