What are solar power EPC services?

Our power and renewable energy services incorporate all significant forms of renewable energy generation. In our solar power EPC services, we assist our valued customers to bring their renewable energy projects from the early stages to the commissioning level. We deliver engineering services in major areas of renewable energy including:

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.

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 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 are EPC performance guarantees?

Performance guarantees are in place to ensure the EPC contractor performs its obligations under the EPC contract. These performance guarantees are supported by liquidated damages payable to the principal where the EPC contractor under-performed the contract. Handover, Testing and Commissioning

What are the disadvantages of an EPC contract?

The scarcity of Contractors can also result in relatively high contract prices and longer project delivery timeframes. Another major disadvantage of an EPC Contract becomes evident when problems occur during construction.