Turnkey off grid solar storage EPC contract price in Ukraine

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.

Should you choose an EPC contract for a solar project?

Given the significant monetary value of EPC Contracts, and the potential adverse consequences if problems occur during construction, the lowest price should not be the only factor used when selecting a Contractor. As noted earlier, an EPC Contract is one of a suite of agreements necessary to develop a solar project.

What is an EPC contract?

An EPC Contract delivers these requirements in a single integrated package, which is one of the major reasons why EPC Contracts are the most common form of construction contract used in project-financed utility-scale solar projects. The key clauses in any construction contract are those that impact on time, cost and quality.

What is a performance specification in an EPC contract?

Performance specification: Unlike a traditional construction contract, an EPC Contract usually contains a performance specification. The performance specification details the performance criteria that the Contractor must meet. However, it does not dictate how they must be met. This is left to the Contractor to determine.

What happens if a contractor fails to provide grid access?

This will result in protracted disputes with the Contractor concerning its ability to place load onto the grid system and to obtain extensions of time in situations where delay has been caused as a result of the failure or otherwise of the Project Company to provide grid access.