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The Green Power Purchase Agreement serves as the fundamental contractual framework for renewable energy transactions in Nigeria, essential for businesses and organizations seeking to secure clean energy supply while supporting the country's transition to sustainable power sources. This document is particularly relevant in the context of Nigeria's push for renewable energy adoption and compliance with environmental regulations. It typically includes detailed provisions for power generation, delivery specifications, pricing mechanisms, and performance standards, while addressing specific requirements under Nigerian law such as local content obligations and regulatory compliance. The agreement is crucial for independent power producers, industrial consumers, and commercial entities looking to either sell or purchase renewable energy, incorporating necessary protections for both parties while ensuring alignment with Nigeria's energy sector regulations and environmental policies.

1. Parties: Identification of the power producer (seller) and the purchaser, including their legal status and addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement, including project overview and parties' intentions

3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of technical, commercial, and legal terms used throughout the agreement

4. Sale and Purchase Obligations: Core obligations regarding the sale and purchase of renewable energy, including minimum purchase commitments

5. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement, conditions for renewal, and termination rights

6. Price and Payment: Pricing structure, payment terms, invoicing procedures, and currency considerations

7. Metering and Testing: Requirements for measuring delivered energy, testing procedures, and meter accuracy

8. Delivery Point and Title: Specification of the delivery point and transfer of title to the electricity

9. Construction and Commercial Operation: Timeline and requirements for facility construction and achieving commercial operation

10. Operating Procedures: Day-to-day operational requirements, maintenance schedules, and coordination procedures

11. Environmental Attributes: Ownership and transfer of renewable energy certificates and other environmental benefits

12. Force Majeure: Definition of force majeure events and their consequences

13. Default and Remedies: Events of default, cure periods, and available remedies

14. Dispute Resolution: Procedures for resolving disputes, including arbitration provisions

15. Representations and Warranties: Standard legal representations and specific technical warranties

16. Insurance: Required insurance coverage for both parties

17. Governing Law: Specification of Nigerian law as governing law and relevant jurisdictional provisions

18. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets