Our standard contracts and securitization resources include example contracts, operation and maintenance guides, and a mock filing with ratings agencies for photovoltaic (PV) systems.
These resources were developed by an NREL-led working group—convened from the solar, finance, and legal industries—to make PV technologies more consistent, transparent, and desirable as an asset class for investment.
These documents can serve as starting points for contracts that improve consumer transparency and reduce transaction costs.
Following best practices in PV installation, operation, and maintenance can improve investor confidence that solar assets are well-built and well-maintained.
NREL continues to publish updated guides to best practices in PV operation and maintenance. Check the NREL Publications Database for the most recent version of this guide.
The mock filing for a pool of commercial power purchase agreements can foster dialogue between the asset rating agencies and the solar community. It includes a novel approach to raising debt by promoting a tandem structure that includes both tax equity and securitization debt in the initial capital stack.
Contact us if you have questions about these resources.