ENGINEERING PROCUREMENT AND CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT TEMPLATE

The Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) Agreement Template is a standardized guide provided by the Alliance for Renewable Electrification to help countries accelerate private sector participation in rural electrification through the construction of mini-grids.

• The template is designed to provide a standardized framework for countries to increase private sector involvement in rural electrification, specifically for the construction of mini-grids.
• The agreement assumes a single contractor is responsible for the construction of the mini-grid, though it allows for the optional addition of operations and maintenance (O&M) services via an additional article and annex.
• Payment structures typically involve a single lump sum upon commissioning, which removes the need for a bank guarantee; however, the template provides an optional bank guarantee format if the parties agree to staggered payments.
• The scope of work for the contractor includes all design, engineering, procurement, construction, and testing activities, as well as obtaining required permits and providing training for operators.
• Ownership of the mini-grid facility and associated risks transfer to the Contracting Authority once the final payment has been made.
• The agreement establishes a process for commissioning that requires a status report and a list of 'Unfinished Work' (minor items like painting or landscaping), followed by performance testing conducted by an Independent Auditor.

APA

Alliance for Renewable Electrification (n.d.). ENGINEERING PROCUREMENT AND CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT TEMPLATE. https://www.renewelec.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EPC-Agreement-Template.pdf

Chicago

Alliance for Renewable Electrification. ENGINEERING PROCUREMENT AND CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT TEMPLATE. n.d. https://www.renewelec.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EPC-Agreement-Template.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{allianceforrenewableelectrificationndengineering, author = {{Alliance for Renewable Electrification}}, title = {{ENGINEERING PROCUREMENT AND CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT TEMPLATE}}, institution = {Alliance for Renewable Electrification}, url = {https://www.renewelec.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EPC-Agreement-Template.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }