Abstract
This fact sheet provides information and guidance on the solar photovoltaic (PV) power purchase agreement (PPA), which is a financing mechanism that state and local government entities can use to acquire clean, renewable energy. It addressed the financial, logistical, and legal questions relevant to implementing a PPA, but we do not examine the technical details - those can be discussed later with the developer/contractor. This fact sheet is written to support decision makers in U.S. state and local governments who are aware of solar PPAs and may have a cursory knowledge of their structure but they still require further information before committing to a particular project.
Original language | American English |
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Number of pages | 12 |
State | Published - 2009 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/FS-6A2-46668
Keywords
- analysis
- electric utilities
- energy analysis
- net metering
- NREL
- photovoltaics (PV)
- power purchase agreements (PPAS)
- PPA
- RECS
- renewable energy credits
- rooftop PV systems
- rooftop solar
- SEAC
- solar
- solar lease
- strategic energy analysis center
- tax incentives
- third-party PPA