As the cost of solar generation continues to drop, cooperatives are adding more solar to their power supply portfolios. Some cooperatives develop, construct, own and operate their own facilities, but many are entering into long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with third-party developers, Cooperatives who have historically dealt with PPAs for thermal generation should keep in mind that PPAs for solar power may present particular issues that should be addressed during the PPA negotiation.
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