Energy storage system project proposal epc

What is an EPC agreement for a battery energy storage system?

The negotiation of an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) agreement for a battery energy storage systems (BESS) project typically surfaces many of the same contractual risk allocation issues that one encounters in the negotiation of an EPC agreement for a solar or wind project.

What are the implications of a combined renewables-plus-storage project?

There will be important implications for a combined renewables-plus-storage project depending upon whether the project is DC coupled or AC coupled. For example, AC coupled systems are generally viewed as being simpler since the renewable energy storage can be connected separately with AC power.

Does an EPC agreement include a decommissioning plan?

To the extent decommissioning is addressed in the EPC agreement and the obligation allocated to the EPC contractor, a specific decommissioning plan will often be attached as an exhibit to the EPC agreement.

Can a Bess project be financed without a full-wrap EPC agreement?

That said, as the project finance market for BESS projects is still developing and equity remains the more typical source of financing, alternatives to the full-wrap, turnkey EPC agreement have been utilized on BESS projects, largely to reduce equipment procurement costs to the owner.

What are the EPC bidding results for NR electric project?

In May 2020, the project EPC bidding results were revealed. NR Electric Co., Ltd. was awarded the phase one project with a bid of 52,794,970 RMB, and additionally awarded the phase two project with a 19,794,775 RMB bid.

What is an EPC agreement containing Bess project performance guarantees?

An EPC agreement containing BESS project performance guarantees will contain detailed testing procedures as well as provisions for liquidated damages in the event that a constructed BESS project is unable to pass applicable performance testing.