Photovoltaic inverter equipment sales contract

Can a provider sell a photovoltaic system to a customer?

WHEREAS, Provider has offered, at his sole cost and expense, to install, maintain, own, replace, repair, and operate a photovoltaic system at one or more of the Property (ies) and to sell Solar Services (as hereafter defined) produced by the solar photovoltaic system to Customer as provided in and subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

What makes a good solar installation contract?

Like most contracts, home solar contracts can be filled with all kinds of terms, language, and details that the average person might not be familiar with. A good solar installation contract is designed to protect both you and your solar provider, so it’s important to understand the various sections and what they mean.

Do solar projects need an EPC contract?

In our experience, most utility-scale solar projects use an EPC Contract. An operation and maintenance agreement: This is usually a medium- to long-term Operating and Maintenance Agreement (O&M Agreement) with an Operator. The term of the O&M Agreement will vary from project to project.

Will EPC contracts provide for the handover of a solar facility?

EPC Contracts will not provide for the handover of the solar facility to the Project Company, and the PPA will not become effective until all commissioning and reliability trialling has been successfully completed.

What is the difference between a solar PPA and a lease?

Similar to a solar PPA, a solar lease scenario also involves a third-party owner and can often be structured with no upfront cost. The primary difference between a PPA and a lease is that rather than pay per kWh used as you would in a solar PPA, you’ll pay a fixed rate over the lifetime of the contract (typically 7-25 years).

How much liability does a solar contractor have?

Therefore, EPC Contracts for utility-scale solar projects cap the Contractor’s liability at a percentage of the contract price. This varies from project to project; however, an overall liability cap of 100% of the contract price is common. In addition, there are normally sub-caps on the Contractor’s liquidated damages liability.