Solar power generation operation and maintenance contract

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 are the responsibilities of a solar contractor?

ration for every activity undertaken as part of solar operations and maintenance.Have a competent person carry out a full, site-s fic safety assessment prior to any solar system operations or maintenance work. Those contracted to undertake works on solar inst

What are open solar contracts & user guidelines?

The Open Solar Contracts (hereinafter “the Contracts”) and the User Guidelines (hereinafter “the Guidelines”) are provided for general guidance only and are provided without representation or warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including without limitation warranties of fitness for any particular purpose and non-infringement.

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.

How do open solar contracts work?

liquidity restrictions. The Open Solar Contracts assume that oftake is guaranteed in some form. The PPA provides for a liquidity support and, ultimately, the termination of the PPA triggering a government event of default. The project company can then sell the project assets at a price that covers the debt repayment.

What are the O&M contractor's obligations under the project agreement?

The O&M Contractor shall, save for the aforesaid, perform the O&M Services and otherwise perform its obligations under this Agreement so that no act or omission by the O&M Contractor shall constitute, cause or contribute to any default in or breach of any of the obligations of the Project Company in the Project Agreements.