Power Purchase Agreements and Renewable Energy Certificates
See Chapter 3, Power Purchase Agreements: Utility-Scale Projects for a discussion of standard event of default provisions that are generally applicable to both distributed generation solar PV
Local Government Guide for Solar Deployment
Non-Power Purchase Agreement Options for Financing Solar Deployment at Universities – This fact sheet from NREL discusses financing models and funding mechanisms for solar procurement, with a focus on non-PPA financing
Renewable Energy Guideline on Large Solar Photovoltaic
for solar PV in increasing the installation target for solar PV under the FIT regime to 500 MW. With the FIT and the net-metering in place, solar power is expected to grow exponentially in the
Solar Power Purchase Agreements | US EPA
A Solar Power Purchase Agreement (SPPA) is a financial arrangement in which a third-party developer owns, operates, and maintains the photovoltaic (PV) system, and a host customer agrees to site the system on
6 FAQs about [Sample of land contract for solar power generation]
Can a landowner enter into a solar energy agreement?
Almost every solar energy agreement that contains an option will make the option “exclusive” which means the landowner cannot enter into any other agreement for solar development on the land (and perhaps any other form of energy development) during the option period.
What if a developer offers a solar energy agreement?
When offered a solar energy agreement, remember attorneys working for the solar energy developer drafted the agreement. The attorneys’ professional obligation was to prepare an agreement that was as favorable as possible for their client – the developer, not you.
How do I understand a solar energy agreement?
To understand a solar energy agreement, it helps to understand how solar power generation works. Most solar projects are classified as either photovoltaic (PV) or concentrating solar power (CSP) based on how they use the power of the sun to generate electrical power.
What is a solar lease agreement?
A solar lease agreement is a document you use to lease out solar power and equipment to another party. This template lets you create a residential or commercial solar lease agreement for either the buyer/client or the Power Provider/developer. However, generally, the developer provides it, and it helps ensure financial certainty for both parties.
What rights do landowners have in a solar energy agreement?
Landowners should also have the right to request a certificate of insurance (verifying that the insurance is in place and names the landowner as an insured) from the developer. Another potential hazard for landowners may come from the legal interests created in the property by the solar energy agreement.
What is a solar power purchase agreement (SPPA)?
A Solar Power Purchase Agreement (SPPA) is a financial arrangement in which a third-party developer owns, operates, and maintains the photovoltaic (PV) system, and a host customer agrees to site the system on its property and purchases the system's electric output from the solar services provider for a predetermined period.