Solar Power Generation Partnership Contract

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.

Figure 1 below illustrates the roles of all participants in an SPPA. Adapted from Rahus Institute's "The Customer's Guide to Solar Power Purchase.

In order to claim a system's on-site solar electricity production towards the Green Power Partnership's green power use requirements, a Partner must retain the associated renewable energy certificates (RECs) generated by the.

The resources below provide additional information on SPPAs. 1. The Rahus Institute's "The Customer's Guide to Solar Power Purchase Agreements" (pdf) 2. Webinar: Solar Power Purchase Agreements 3. Solar.

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What is a solar power purchase agreement (SPPA)?

What is a power purchase agreement?

What is a Power Purchasing Agreement? A power purchase agreement is a frequently-used type of contract that allows a customer – such as a local, state, or tribal government – to access solar electricity without paying the upfront costs of installing the solar project.

What is a solar service provider (SPPA)?

With this business model, the host customer buys the services produced by the PV system rather than the PV system itself. This framework is referred to as the "solar services" model, and the developers who offer SPPAs are known as solar services providers.

What is a PPA solar project?

In the PPA model, the solar energy system offsets the customer’s electric utility bill, and the developer sells the power generated to the customer at a fixed rate, typically lower than the local utility. Below are resources to help you understand third-party ownership financing structures as a means to facilitate your solar project development.

What does a solar service provider do?

The solar services provider purchases the solar panels for the project from a PV manufacturer, who provides warranties for system equipment. The installer will design the system, specify the appropriate system components, and may perform the follow-up maintenance over the life of the PV system.

What is third-party solar financing?

Third-party financing is a well-established financing solution in the United States, having emerged in the solar industry as one of the most popular methods of solar financing. Third-party solar financing predominantly occurs in two forms: solar leases and power purchase agreements (PPAs).

Solar Power Generation Partnership Contract