Who is responsible for building a solar photovoltaic power plant?

The vast majority of large solar photovoltaic power plants are being built using a fully protected EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) contract. In this case, the company responsible for the construction takes on maximum responsibility.

Are solar photovoltaic systems a good investment?

For sites with time-of-use (TOU) and/or demand rates, solar PV systems are to be designed to offset the greatest amount of electricity in higher cost-rate periods and achieve the greatest annual dollar savings. Feasibility evaluations to determine the potential size of solar photovoltaic systems have not been completed.

What is a solar lease & PPA?

With solar leases and PPAs, the homeowner may not pay any upfront costs but also doesn’t own the system. It’s kind of like renting. The solar installer owns the system, and the homeowner pays monthly for using the energy the solar panels create (which is typically less than an average electricity bill).

What metrics should I include in my solar proposal?

Here are a few key metrics that are good to include in your solar proposal: When laying out the estimated savings, also explain the practice of net metering, which allows homeowners with solar panels to sell unused electricity back to the grid.

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.

Can a contractor recommend a PV system size?

After the contract award, the Contractor can recommend PV system sizes at their discretion, as long as the total aggregated PV system size is within plus/minus 10% of the original estimate. Certain buildings can be added or subtracted, subject to Governmental approval.