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Solar Project Exhibit

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SOLAR PROJECT EXHIBIT

This Solar Project Exhibit ("Exhibit") is made part of and incorporated into the Master Services Agreement between the parties identified below. The terms of this Exhibit control the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the photovoltaic solar energy system described herein.

Parties and Project Identification

Owner Name: Installer Name: Project Name / Identifier: Project Address:

WHEREAS, Owner desires to procure and have installed at the Project Address a solar photovoltaic system and related equipment for the generation of electrical energy; and

WHEREAS, Installer represents that it is qualified and experienced in the design, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning of solar photovoltaic systems and agrees to perform such work under the terms of this Exhibit; and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to set forth the specific scope, milestones, payment terms, and supplementary project-specific terms governing the solar work to be performed at the Project Address.

Scope of Work

Installer shall perform all labor, furnish all materials, equipment and services necessary to design, procure, install, interconnect and commission the solar energy system (the "Work") described below. The Work shall conform to applicable codes, standards, and utility requirements.

System Description and Deliverables: Equipment Summary (make/model/quantity):

Installer shall obtain all permits required for the Work unless otherwise agreed in writing. Owner shall provide Installer reasonable access to the premises and cooperate with permit inspections, utility interconnection requirements, and commissioning activities.

Project Schedule and Milestones

Estimated Start Date: Estimated Substantial Completion Date: Key Milestones and Deliverable Dates:

Payment Terms

Owner shall pay Installer for the Work in accordance with the following payment schedule. All amounts are in United States dollars unless otherwise stated.

Total Contract Price: Payment Schedule (milestones, amounts, due dates):

Late payments shall accrue interest at the lesser of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by law, beginning fifteen (15) days after the payment due date. Installer may suspend Work for Owner's failure to timely pay amounts due, subject to providing seven (7) days' written notice to Owner.

Late Fee / Interest Rate (per month):

Term and Termination

This Exhibit shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue until completion of the Work and final payment, unless earlier terminated as provided herein.

Effective Date: Termination Notice Period (days):

Either party may terminate this Exhibit for material breach by the other party if the breaching party fails to cure the breach within the cure period specified in a written notice. Owner shall pay Installer for all Work performed and non‑cancellable commitments incurred through the effective date of termination.

Cure Period for Material Breach (days):

Change Orders

All changes to the Scope of Work, including but not limited to additional equipment, modifications to system layout, or changes to scheduled milestones, shall be documented in a written change order signed by both parties. The change order must specify any adjustments to price, schedule, and warranty coverage.

Change Order Process Contact:

Acceptance, Commissioning and Performance

Upon completion of installation and interconnection tests, Installer shall perform commissioning and functional testing. Owner shall have a reasonable period to inspect and accept the Work. Acceptance shall not be unreasonably withheld if the system meets agreed performance and safety criteria.

Commissioning / Acceptance Date: Acceptance Criteria:

Confidentiality

Each party shall keep confidential and shall not disclose to any third party any nonpublic technical, commercial or business information disclosed by the other party in connection with this Exhibit, except as necessary to perform the Work, comply with legal obligations, or as otherwise mutually agreed in writing. Confidential information shall be protected with at least the same degree of care as the receiving party uses to protect its own confidential information, but not less than reasonable care.

Insurance and Indemnity

Installer shall maintain commercial general liability, workers' compensation and automobile insurance coverage adequate for the performance of the Work and shall provide certificates of insurance upon Owner's request. To the extent permitted by law, Installer shall indemnify and hold Owner harmless from claims arising out of Installer's negligence or willful misconduct in performing the Work.

Governing Law

This Exhibit shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State identified below, without regard to conflict of laws principles.

Governing State:

Entire Agreement

This Exhibit, together with any referenced exhibits and the Master Services Agreement, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations and understandings, whether written or oral. Any amendment to this Exhibit must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

Miscellaneous Provisions

If any provision of this Exhibit is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Neither party may assign this Exhibit without the prior written consent of the other, except that Installer may assign to an affiliate or to a purchaser of substantially all of its assets relating to the Work.

Additional Terms or Notes:

Owner Printed Name:

By:

Date:

Installer Printed Name:

By:

Date:

What the Solar Project Exhibit Is and When It’s Used

The Solar Project Exhibit is a document attached to a primary contract that describes project-specific details for a solar installation, including site plans, equipment lists, performance specifications, interconnection milestones, and any exhibit-specific terms. It functions as an enforceable component of the main agreement and clarifies technical scope, schedule, payment triggers, and responsibilities for owner, developer, installer, and any third-party vendors. Exhibits are commonly appended to procurement contracts, construction agreements, engineering procurement construction (EPC) contracts, and interconnection or interagency filings.

Why a Clear Exhibit Matters for Project Delivery

A professionally prepared Solar Project Exhibit reduces ambiguity about scope, assigns responsibility for permitting and interconnection steps, and ties payments to verifiable milestones. Clear exhibits help avoid disputes, streamline permitting and inspection, and support timely utility interconnection and commissioning.

Who prepares and who reviews a Solar Project Exhibit

Various parties collaborate on an exhibit: project developers, EPC contractors, owners, financing parties, and permitting specialists typically prepare or review the content.

Project Developers and Owners — Draft scope, performance targets, and acceptance criteria for procurement and financing.
EPC Contractors and Installers — Provide equipment lists, construction schedule, testing, and commissioning milestones.
Legal and Compliance Teams — Review governing law, warranty language, lien waivers, and exhibit integration with the master agreement.

Having the right stakeholders involved early ensures technical accuracy and reduces downstream contract revisions.

Key signers and approvers

Owner Representative

A company officer or authorized project manager signs on behalf of the owner. This person must have contract authority and be able to confirm budget, site access, and interconnection approvals in writing.

EPC Signatory

An authorized representative of the EPC contractor or installer signs to accept scope, schedule, and warranty obligations. Signatory authority should be documented in corporate resolution or delegation of authority records.

Required factual elements in the exhibit

Project Address: Full street address

Scope Summary: Concise scope statement

Equipment List: Model and quantity

Performance Specs: AC/DC capacity

Milestones: Dates and deliverables

Signatures: Authorized signer names

Legal and financial risks from incomplete exhibits

Payment Disputes: Delayed invoicing

Permit Delays: Work stoppage risk

Interconnection Hold: Missing requirements

Warranty Gaps: Ambiguous coverage

Liability Exposure: Undefined responsibilities

Tax/Funding Risk: Ineligible incentives

Common pitfalls when assembling the exhibit

Vague scope language that omits system boundary, metering point, or equipment serial/lot numbers, leading to disputes over deliverables and performance.
Forgetting to align milestone dates with local permitting and utility interconnection windows, which can create cascading schedule delays and cost overruns.
Leaving acceptance criteria undefined or subjective instead of including measurable test procedures, thresholds, and remedy timelines to resolve nonconformance.
Not documenting site access, hazardous conditions, or third-party responsibilities, which generates change orders and delays during construction.

Step-by-step: completing a Solar Project Exhibit

Follow these steps in order to prepare an accurate exhibit that aligns with the primary contract and procurement requirements.

01

Collect inputs: Gather site plan, interconnection study, and equipment specs.
02

Draft scope: Describe boundaries, deliverables, and exclusions precisely.
03

Define milestones: Set dates for permits, delivery, testing, and commissioning.
04

Obtain approvals: Secure signatures from owner, EPC, and financing stakeholders.

How the exhibit integrates into contract workflows

This sequence shows how the exhibit moves from draft to enforceable attachment within contract administration and compliance systems.

Drafting: Prepared by developer or EPC with technical attachments.
Review: Legal, finance, and permitting teams verify requirements.
Signing: Authorized parties sign and date the exhibit.
Distribution: Final exhibit is appended to contract and shared with stakeholders.

Six elements a professional exhibit should include

A complete Solar Project Exhibit combines technical, scheduling, financial, and legal details so it functions as an operational blueprint and an enforceable contract addendum.

Technical Scope

Precise system description, single-line diagram references, inverter and module models, mounting types, and meter points to avoid ambiguity and ensure procurement alignment.

Performance Criteria

Expected AC/DC output, degradation allowances, testing protocols, and performance remedies that enable objective acceptance or failure determination during commissioning.

Schedule & Milestones

Permit, procurement, shipment, installation, testing, and commercial operation dates with float and cure periods to manage delays.

Payment Triggers

Link payments to verifiable milestones such as delivery, installation, successful commissioning, and utility approval to protect cashflow.

Risk Allocations

Insurance, site condition responsibility, force majeure treatment, and delay damages to reduce post-acceptance disputes.

Compliance Attachments

Permit lists, interconnection study, inspection checklists, and utility correspondence referenced by exhibit for auditability.

Supporting materials commonly appended to the exhibit

Appendices and attachments provide the factual record the exhibit relies on and make milestone verification practical.

Site Plans

Detailed site drawings, coordinates, access paths, array layout, pad elevations, and right-of-way notes used for permitting and construction.

Interconnection Study

Utility study describing required upgrades, timeline estimates, and cost responsibility for network modifications.

Equipment Schedules

Manufacturer cut sheets, warranty terms, and serial number placeholders for procurement and commissioning traceability.

Test Protocols

Commissioning and performance test checklists with pass/fail thresholds, measurement methods, and responsible parties.

Tips to produce a clear, enforceable exhibit

Use precise, objective language and reference supporting documentation to minimize interpretation disputes and speed approvals.

Use measurable acceptance criteria

Define tests with numeric thresholds, measurement intervals, and acceptable instrument tolerances so completion is verifiable and dispute-resistant.

Reference external exhibits explicitly

Cite permit numbers, drawing revision numbers, and interconnection docket IDs to prevent confusion about which version controls.

Align dates with permitting windows

Coordinate milestone dates with utility and jurisdictional lead times to reduce change orders related to delayed approvals.

Document responsibility for contingencies

Allocate responsibility for unforeseen site conditions, third-party delays, and force majeure, including notice and mitigation obligations.

Typical deadlines and scheduling expectations

Exhibit timelines depend on permitting, procurement lead times, and utility interconnection processes; plan conservatively.

Permit Submission Deadline:

Set when application must be filed to meet schedule.

Equipment Procurement Lead Time:

Account for manufacturer lead times and shipping.

Interconnection Milestone:

Utility study and upgrade completion target.

Commissioning Window:

Dates for functional testing and performance verification.

Final Acceptance Date:

Deadline for owner to accept or invoke remedies.

Frequently asked questions about executing and using the exhibit

Answers below address signing, notarization, corrections, and legal enforceability for exhibits used in U.S. projects.

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Can the exhibit be e-signed?
Yes—electronic signatures are valid under the federal ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. ch. 96) and UETA (adopted in 49 states). Confirm the transaction is not within ESIGN/UETA exceptions such as wills or certain court filings.
When is notarization required?
Notarization is required when state law or the contract mandates it (for example, many deeds and acknowledgements). Check the applicable state notary rules before execution.
Do remote online notarizations work?
Many states permit RON with identity proofing and retention requirements; RON rules differ by state so confirm the notary commission or NCSL guidance for compliance.
How to correct a signed exhibit?
Minor errors usually require a signed amendment or a corrected exhibit signed by authorized parties; avoid unilaterally altering an executed document without written consent.
Who should retain originals?
Each primary party should keep a final executed copy; the designated contract administrator should retain the master file for audits and financing records.
What makes an e-signature legally binding?
E-signatures must demonstrate intent, consent, attribution to the signer, and record retention ability per ESIGN and the UETA framework to be enforceable.

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