Procurement of High-Voltage Photovoltaic Storage Containers

What is a PPA for energy storage?

While this is the general rule, there are exceptions, and some PPAs for new energy storage resources have been structured as capacity contracts in which the developer is responsible for the sale of energy and all costs associated therewith—including the costs of the required energy procured from the utility.

What are energy storage contracts?

These contracts allocate the risks of project development, construction, and performance between the parties and include the price that will be paid by the utility for the resource or the energy storage services that are to be provided.

Are energy storage contracts a viable option in Texas?

These contracts are particularly prevalent in Texas, which is an energy-only market (i.e., there is not a separate market for the sale of capacity). As a result, many energy storage resources will enter into hedges that will provide them with some fixed revenue streams to facilitate a project financing.

Do you need an EPC contract for energy storage projects?

When developing an energy storage project, a project owner can either engage an EPC contractor to provide a fully-wrapped EPC agreement that will encompass the procurement, installation, and commissioning of batteries. In many cases, however, owners will contract directly with battery suppliers for battery supply and commissioning.