Solar power generation project bidding qualifications

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.

What is a PV project guide?

The guide provides public and private buyers with an overview of all the steps they need to take to realise a PV project. From defining the project size, arranging financing and subsidies, obtaining permissions and insurances, and many more key steps.

What should be included in a solar project draft?

The draft should include all information that may be required for start up, all modes of operation during normal and emergency conditions and maintenance of all systems of the solar facility.

How are open solar contracts drafted?

The Open Solar Contracts are drafted on the assumption that the buyer is a national or local government-owned or government-controlled utility (but this also can be extended to private buyers authorised by the government). Furthermore, the oftake is assumed to be guaranteed in some form.

What is a PV installation agreement?

The Installation Agreement is a lump-sum agreement between the project company, as owner of the project, and the installation contractor, the contractor that will be responsible for installing the PV system, providing the balance of plant and commissioning the plant.

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.