Project Execution
Implementation Plan
Phased deployment strategy for the Dr. Beyers Naudé Municipal Nano-Grid programme
Key Milestones
Q1 2025
DBSA Funding Approval
Q2 2025
Procurement Completion
Q4 2025
First 2,500 Installations
Q2 2026
50% Deployment Complete
Q4 2026
Full Deployment (12,644 units)
1
Phase 1
Project Initiation & Planning
Months 1-3
Key Deliverables
DBSA loan agreement finalization
Municipal council approval and resolutions
Detailed site assessments and surveys
Procurement strategy development
Stakeholder engagement plan
2
Phase 2
Procurement & Contracting
Months 4-6
Key Deliverables
Tender documentation preparation
Public procurement process
EPC contractor selection
Equipment supplier agreements
Quality assurance protocols
3
Phase 3
Infrastructure Deployment
Months 7-24
Key Deliverables
Household installations (500 units/month)
Grid connection and metering
Battery storage installation
Quality control inspections
Progressive commissioning
4
Phase 4
Operations & Monitoring
Month 25 onwards
Key Deliverables
System performance monitoring
Maintenance schedule implementation
Customer support services
Financial reporting to DBSA
Continuous optimization
Resource Allocation
45
Installation Teams
180
Technical Staff
12
Project Managers
500+
Local Jobs Created