Energy Law | Negotiating PPAs for PV Projects: Real-World Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Executive Summary

This guide provides field-tested concepts for developers negotiating Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for utility-scale PV solar projects. Drawing from experience working on international PV deals, it outlines negotiation tactics including financial modeling requirements, local regulatory considerations, risk allocation mechanisms, and contractual protections that ensure project bankability. This guide addresses key challenges developers face, from securing favorable pricing terms from the buyer and managing performance risks to protecting intellectual property and establishing robust dispute resolution pathways, while providing actionable insights that can reduce project risk, save money, and prevent costly delays.

SLO Negotiating Power Purchase Agreements 07082025 Final.pdf

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