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Private Wire PPA Template for South Africa

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Private Wire PPA

"I need a Private Wire PPA for a 50MW solar power facility supplying electricity to a mining operation in Mpumalanga, South Africa, with operation expected to commence by March 2025, including provisions for shared infrastructure with neighboring mines."

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The Private Wire PPA is a crucial document in South Africa's evolving energy landscape, particularly following amendments to the Electricity Regulation Act that have liberalized private power generation. This agreement type is specifically designed for situations where a power producer supplies electricity directly to a private consumer through dedicated infrastructure, bypassing the national grid. It becomes relevant when organizations seek reliable, independent power supply solutions, especially in industrial and commercial contexts. The document addresses all aspects of the power supply arrangement, including technical specifications, commercial terms, operational procedures, and regulatory compliance requirements. Private Wire PPAs have become increasingly important in South Africa as businesses seek to ensure reliable power supply amid ongoing grid stability challenges, while complying with local regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Suggested Sections

1. Parties: Identification of the Power Producer and the Power Purchaser

2. Background: Context of the agreement, including facility location, generation capacity, and purpose

3. Definitions and Interpretation: Detailed definitions of technical and legal terms, interpretation rules

4. Conditions Precedent: Requirements to be met before agreement becomes effective, including permits and regulatory approvals

5. Term and Duration: Agreement duration, extension options, and early termination provisions

6. Sale and Purchase Obligations: Core obligations regarding electricity supply and purchase, including exclusivity provisions

7. Delivery Point and Title: Specification of electricity delivery point and transfer of ownership

8. Metering and Testing: Requirements for metering equipment, testing procedures, and dispute resolution for measurements

9. Billing and Payment: Tariff structure, billing procedures, payment terms, and dispute resolution

10. Operation and Maintenance: Obligations regarding facility operation, maintenance standards, and scheduled outages

11. Regulatory Compliance: Compliance with South African electricity regulations and reporting requirements

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

13. Default and Termination: Events of default, cure periods, and termination rights

14. Liability and Indemnification: Allocation of risks and liabilities between parties

15. Insurance: Required insurance coverage for both parties

16. Dispute Resolution: Procedures for resolving disputes, including reference to South African law

17. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets

18. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including notices, amendments, and governing law

Optional Sections

1. Construction and Installation: Required if new generation facilities or private wire infrastructure need to be constructed

2. Testing and Commissioning: Included when new facilities require testing and commissioning procedures

3. Interface with Grid: Required if facility maintains grid connection as backup

4. Shared Infrastructure: Needed when multiple users share private wire infrastructure

5. Carbon Credits and Environmental Attributes: Included for renewable energy projects with carbon credit potential

6. Step-in Rights: Required by lenders in project-financed transactions

7. Local Content Requirements: Included when project must meet South African local content requirements

8. Black Economic Empowerment: Required for projects subject to B-BBEE requirements

Suggested Schedules

1. Facility Specifications: Technical details of generation facility including capacity and technology

2. Single Line Diagram: Technical diagram showing electrical connection arrangement

3. Testing and Commissioning Procedures: Detailed procedures for facility testing and commissioning

4. Metering Specifications: Technical requirements for metering equipment and systems

5. Tariff Structure and Calculations: Detailed pricing mechanisms, escalation formulas, and worked examples

6. Operating Procedures: Detailed procedures for daily operations and communication

7. Performance Standards: Technical standards for electricity supply quality and reliability

8. Form of Direct Agreement: Standard form for lender's direct agreement if required

9. Required Insurances: Detailed list of required insurance coverage

10. Site Layout and Access Rights: Maps and details of site access arrangements

11. Environmental Management Plan: Environmental compliance and management procedures

12. Emergency Procedures: Procedures for handling emergency situations

Authors

Alex Denne

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

alex.den.21@genieai.co
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Relevant Industries

Mining

Manufacturing

Industrial Processing

Data Centers

Commercial Real Estate

Renewable Energy

Agriculture

Food and Beverage

Pharmaceutical

Retail

Warehousing and Logistics

Healthcare

Relevant Teams

Legal

Operations

Finance

Procurement

Engineering

Environmental Compliance

Risk Management

Facilities Management

Project Management

Commercial

Sustainability

Technical Services

Health and Safety

Compliance

Relevant Roles

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Chief Operating Officer

Chief Technical Officer

Legal Counsel

Energy Manager

Facilities Manager

Procurement Manager

Sustainability Manager

Risk Manager

Commercial Director

Project Manager

Technical Director

Environmental Compliance Officer

Operations Manager

Contract Manager

Power Plant Manager

Engineering Manager

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