The RFP calls for a competitive bidding process to secure nearly 1,650 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of variable renewable energy (i.e. “We anticipate there will be significant interest from renewable energy developers. This procurement follows Hawaiian Electric’s successful Stage 3 request for proposals, the largest energy procurement in company history. The strong response from developers and resulting portfolio of projects demonstrated the effectiveness of competitive bidding in identifying high-quality, cost-effective energy solutions for customers. Interested developers can find more information on Hawaiian Electric’s website about the company’s competitive bidding process.