Operation and maintenance agreement solar power plant

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.

Who is responsible for the maintenance of a solar farm?

1.8 Upon the issue of the Certificate of Commercial Operation, the Contractor must hand over care, custody and control of the Solar Farm to the Principal or the Operator under the Operation and Maintenance Agreement if so directed by the Principal.

What is open solar contracts?

As a response, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and Terawatt Initiative (TWI) undertook a joint efort to simplify and streamline the contractual framework for solar power. The Open Solar Contracts initiative aims to unlock greater investments globally.

How does energy affect a PV operation contract?

In most PV operation contracts, energy will be the driving factor of whether the system is operating as expected. EPC guarantees, operator guarantees, owner measure of ROI, and other considerations for a contract are mostly based on whether the system produced energy as it was expected to.

Why should you track energy availability in a PV operation contract?

Tracking this availability (or unavailability) provides transparency into the equipment reliability state to all parties involved in an O&M services contract. In most PV operation contracts, energy will be the driving factor of whether the system is operating as expected.

Do you need a solar power agreement?

These agreements can be related to a solar power lease, PPA, or outright buying of the system. Whenever developing alternate forms of power, it’s good to have an agreement with your Provider. This ensures everyone is clear on their roles and responsibilities.