Should solar PV projects be aligned with the PPA?

should be aligned with the PPA. Solar PV power plant projects generate revenue by selling power. How power is sold to the end users or an intermediary depends mainly on the power sector structure (vertically integrated or deregulated) and the regulatory framework that governs PV projects.

Are solar photovoltaic power plants the future of power generation?

Although it currently represents a small percentage of global power generation, installations of solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants are growing rapidly for both utility-scale and distributed power generation applications.

What is an availability warranty on a solar PV plant?

On large-scale solar PV power plants this typically takes the form of an availability or performance ratio (PR) warranty. An availability warranty provides a measure of plant ‘uptime’ and how successful the contractor is in keeping the plant functional and capable of exporting electrical energy to the grid.

Why is solar PV power generation a risky investment?

The solar PV power generation is characterized by large scale of investment, long payback period and high cost of power generation, which defined its high vulnerability to the macroeconomic environment.

Are solar PV projects suited to project financing?

Solar PV projects have historically been well suited to project financing because many sell power at a fixed tariff (as opposed to a fluctuating price on a merchant market) and often on a “take-or-pay” basis whereby the off-taker purchases whatever volume of power is produced, thus mitigating both price and volume risk.

How can a capital grant help a solar PV project?

Capital grants awarded through a tender or application process have also helped support solar PV projects, especially in the early stages of PV power commercialization when its costs were very high, the awareness of its characteristics limited, and the perceived risks high.