Once a project is in production (post COD), the energy consumer needs to deal with a number of commercial operational challenges throughout the terms of these PPA contracts. This conversation topic will focus on the challenges, best practices and tools for various aspects of such operations including:
(1) Exchanges and management of generation meter data from renewable developers.
(2) Hourly and aggregate REC issuances and retirements and management of inventories.
(3) Management and administration of PPA contracts including financial and non-financial terms.
(4) Bilateral contract settlement based on the terms of PPA contracts.
(5) Reconciliations of suppliers’ invoices.
(6) Dispute resolution process.
(7) Performance monitoring and penalties for under-performance.
(8) Market participation including bidding and shadow settlement.