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PPA Agreement Template for South Africa

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PPA Agreement

"I need a PPA Agreement for a 5MW solar power project in Gauteng, South Africa, where my company will purchase renewable energy from an independent power producer starting March 2025, with specific provisions for energy storage and carbon credit trading."

Document background
The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is a critical contract in South Africa's energy sector, particularly important given the country's ongoing electricity supply challenges and the push toward private power generation. This document type is essential for independent power producers, commercial entities seeking reliable power supply, and organizations implementing renewable energy solutions. The PPA Agreement establishes the commercial and technical framework for electricity sales, typically covering periods of 15-25 years, and must comply with South African electricity regulations, including NERSA requirements and the Electricity Regulation Act. It's particularly relevant in the context of the government's Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) and recent market reforms allowing private power generation up to 100MW without licensing.
Suggested Sections

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

2. Background: Context of the agreement, including facility description, purpose of the agreement, and any relevant regulatory framework

3. Definitions and Interpretation: Comprehensive definitions of technical and legal terms used in the agreement, and rules of interpretation

4. Sale and Purchase Obligations: Core obligations regarding the sale and purchase of electricity, including committed capacity and energy quantities

5. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement, conditions for renewal, and circumstances allowing early termination

6. Price and Payment: Pricing structure, payment terms, invoicing procedures, and dispute resolution for payment matters

7. Metering and Testing: Requirements for measuring delivered electricity, testing procedures, and dispute resolution for metering issues

8. Operation and Maintenance: Standards for facility operation, maintenance requirements, and reporting obligations

9. Force Majeure: Definition of force majeure events and their consequences on parties' obligations

10. Default and Remedies: Events of default, cure periods, and available remedies including termination rights

11. Representations and Warranties: Standard and specific warranties from both parties regarding their capacity and ability to perform

12. Insurance: Required insurance coverage for both parties

13. Assignment and Change of Control: Restrictions and conditions for transferring rights or obligations under the agreement

14. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and permitted disclosures

15. Dispute Resolution: Procedures for resolving disputes, including mediation and arbitration provisions

16. Governing Law: Specification of South African law as governing law and jurisdiction

17. Notices: Procedures for formal communications between parties

18. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including severability, entire agreement, and amendments

Optional Sections

1. Construction and Development: Required for new facilities not yet operational, covering construction milestones, testing, and commissioning

2. Interconnection: Needed when specific interconnection arrangements must be detailed, including responsibilities for infrastructure

3. Environmental Attributes: For renewable energy projects, addressing ownership and trading of renewable energy certificates or carbon credits

4. Storage Provisions: Required when the facility includes energy storage capabilities

5. Government Support: Relevant for projects requiring or benefiting from government guarantees or support

6. Local Content Requirements: Required for projects subject to local content or economic development obligations

7. Currency and Exchange Rate Provisions: Needed for international projects or when payment involves multiple currencies

8. Step-in Rights: Required when lenders or the purchaser need rights to take over facility operation under specific circumstances

Suggested Schedules

1. Facility Description: Detailed technical specifications of the power generation facility

2. Testing Procedures: Detailed procedures for facility testing and performance verification

3. Metering Specifications: Technical requirements for metering equipment and procedures

4. Operating Procedures: Detailed protocols for daily operation, maintenance, and communication

5. Pricing Formula and Adjustments: Detailed calculation methods for price components and adjustment mechanisms

6. Performance Standards: Specific technical and operational performance requirements

7. Form of Performance Security: Template for required performance bonds or guarantees

8. Insurance Requirements: Detailed specification of required insurance coverage

9. Interconnection Details: Technical specifications for grid connection and associated infrastructure

10. Environmental and Social Requirements: Detailed environmental and social obligations and monitoring requirements

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

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Energy & Utilities

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Legal

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Procurement

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Sustainability

Technical

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Compliance

Project Management

Business Development

Environmental

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Relevant Roles

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Legal Counsel

Energy Manager

Procurement Manager

Project Manager

Commercial Director

Operations Director

Risk Manager

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Technical Director

Facility Manager

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Power Plant Manager

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