IV.9. Approve Facility Solar Project Agreements; Stadler�,1TY OF
HOPKINS
December 17, 2019
Council Report 2019-128
Approve �acility Solar Projeet Agreemenfis
Proposed Action:
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move that Council approve a facility solar
�roiect to include purchase, facilitv lease, power purchase and put & call a�r. reements for solar
enerqv systems to be installed on the Public Works buildinq., the Pavilion and the Fire Station
and authorize the Cit Mana er to execute the a reements on behalf of the Cit .
Overview.
Ideal Energies has proposed a facility solar project which includes installing solar panel arrays on three
City buildings - the Fire Station, the Hopkins Pavilion and Public Works. There is very little cost or risk
to the city for the solar panels or their installation, operation or maintenance through the lease period of
20 years for the PW building and Pavilion and 15 years for the Fire Station. The Fire Station has a
shorter lease due to it qualifying for the Xcel SolarRewards program. During the 15 or 20 year lease
period the City would: 1) purchase and insure the solar system and lease it back to a company that
would operate and maintain the system through the lease period; and, 2) purchase the power produced
by the solar arrays at a discounted rate. The total energy savings to the City during the lease period
would be modest at about $10,000/year. After the lease periods, the City would benefit directly for all
the energy produced by the solar systems - an estimated $80,000/year energy savings in year 21. The
proposed solar panels are high-quality, what are called Tier 1 panels, expected to last well beyond their
25-year power production warranties. The ongoing maintenance costs should be minimal in
comparison to the energy cost savings. Staff visited a similar solar project completed by Ideal Energies
for the City of Roseville. The Roseville staff are pleased with the solar panel installs, the operation of
the system, and working thru the project with Ideal Energies. Staff and City legal counsel have
negotiated the final agreements with Ideal Energies. Staff recommends approval.
Prima Issues to Consider.
• Summary description of each agreement
Supportinq Information.
■ Cashflow summary document — PW Building only
� Estimated annual energy savings charts — all buildings
• Annual Production Reports for each facility + Jinko solar panel spec sheet
Facility Solar Agreements
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Steven J. Stadler
Public Works Director
Financial Impact: Y Budgeted: Y/N N Sources: Projected energy savings in the area of
$10,000/year for the first 20 years, $70,OOO+/year thereafter including annual maint expenses
Council Report 2019-128
Page 2
Analysis of Issues
Summary description of each agreement
Solar Arra Purchase — this agreement is with Ideal Energies and covers the purchase of the solar
system, its design and installation on the facilities.
- Requires City to also enter into Facility Lease and Power Purchase agreements
- Ideal Energies designs and installs the solar systems.
- Solar system components are listed on schedule A, work scope on schedule C
- Project completion date = August 31, 2020
- Ideal Energies may terminate the agreement if City is in breach of agreement or if any site is
determined to be not feasible for the solar system installation. City may terminate for breach of
agreement or if project is not complete by Dec 31, 2020.
- System design and engineering services under warranty for five years. After first year, Ideal
assists City in pursuing manufacturer warranty replacement parts, etc.
Facility Lease — this agreement leases City facility space to Green2 Solar Leasing and City leases the
solar energy system to Green2 Solar Leasing.
- Green2 Solar Leasing pays for the solar system and its installation
- Green2 Solar becomes the system owner for federal tax purposes & eligible for 30% federal tax
credit
- Term = 20 years
- Green2 Solar pays nominal building space and solar system rent
- Green 2 Solar operates, monitors and maintains the solar system as described in Schedule B of
the agreement
- City pays set price for components replaced under manufacturer's warranty as listed in
Schedule B
- City insures the solar energy system
Power Purchase — via this agreement the City agrees to purchase ail the power generated by the solar
energy system, the City will pay a fixed monthly payment based on the size of the solar energy system.
- Green2 Solar will reimburse the City in the event the solar system doesn't meet certain energy
production thresholds
- City owns the associated Renewable Energy Credits
- Term = 20 years
Put and Call Agreement — applies to Fire Station only and provides for the termination of the lease after
15 years vs. 20 years. Written to incentivize Green2 Solar to sell the remaining Green2 Solar interest
in the energy system to the City for $1 after 15 years.
Solar Arra Removal and Reinstallation — this agreement details the terms/conditions regarding solar
array removal and reinstallation in the event that roof work is needed on any of the City facilities during
the 20 year lease term.
- Ideal Energies will disconnect, remove, palletize, reinstall and start up system for a fee of $.30
per Watt DC during the first five years of the lease and for the years 6-10 apply a 3% cost
escalator per year or $16,200 for Fire Station, $39,960 for Pavilion and $55,920 for Public
Works
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Cashflow Summary
Capital Lease w/ PPA - Solar for Minnesota Non-Profits, Schools
& Public Organizations
2019 Xcel Photovoltaic Credit Rider Tariff
General Service Rate Plan
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Xcel Photovoltaic Credit Rider Tariff
General Service Rate Plan
SystemSize(kW DC) 186.40
Inversion Ratio (DC ! AC) 1.337
Maximum AC Output of Inverters (AC KW ) 140.0
Maximum Peak AC Output inciuding AC line losses (kW ) 1��8
Expected Energy Production (kW h/kW DC) 1125
Expected Energy Production (kWh/Year) 209,700
Information on Excected Solar Arrav Production (kWh)
Typical Solar Arrey Enargy Productlon (kWh) using NREI modeling, Helioscope or PV Sysl modelling tools vnM avarega adjusted historical weather conditions in
Minneapolis, MN using TMY3 Wealher Date. http:/iWww.nrel.gov Estimated performance is besed on information incWding bul not limitad to Ihe equipment used, the
solar arrays kW DC size, AC/DC iine losses, stendard rectangular configuration, and the anay pointing due south. Your System's energy production wili vary with actual
equipment, layout and weather conditions. Expectad Ener9Y Production baiow does not indude any annual dagradation in solar panel kWDC output.
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Utility Bill Savings
Net Metering w/ Solar Photovoltaic Demand Credit Rider Tariff
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Year � Energy Expense Savings (S) $15,363
EnergySavingsperkWh($/kW/h) $0.0733
Utility Biiling Plan General Service Rate Pian
Year 1 Demand Expense Savings (S) $3,074
Demand Savings perkWh ($/kWh) $0.0147
Maximurn instantaneous production (kW AC) 135.8
Estimated % realized on utility bill to reduce demand fees 12.8 %
Available production to reduce demand (kW AC) 17.4
Average demand charge cost ($!kW ) $14.74
Year 1 A-86 PV Rider Savings via Utility Bill Credit (S)
PV Credif Rlder Savings per kWh ($ / kWh)
Estimated energy production: hours 1 to 7PM (kW h)
Photovoltaic Credit Rider ($ / kWh)
Photovoltaic Credit Rider Escalator (%/ year)
Tofai savtngs / kWh produced trom sofar array ($/kWh)
Energy Expense Savings ($/kWh)
Demand Expense Savings ($/kWh)
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Note' The above PV Credit rate reflects a new rate Code A86 promulgated by the
Pubiic Utilities Commission on October 17, 2019 that repiaced rate Code A-85
($.07139 ! kWh). Projects whose applications are deemed complete by Xcei
before the new rate is published qualify for the A85 rate. The above rate is
applicable through Aprii, 2027. Rates are adjusted every 3 years during rate
cases based on utiiity expense increases incurred since the prior rate case.
PV Credit expected, but not guaranteed.
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209700 $ 15,363 $ 3,074 $ 7,883 S - S 26,331 $ 28,321
208652 $ 15,791 $ 3,160 $ 7,844 $ - $ 26,T94 $ 53,115
207609 $ 16,230 $ 3,248 $ 7,805 $ - S 27,283 $ 80,398
206571 $ 16,682 $ 3,338 $ 8,001 $ - � 28,021 $ 108,419
205538 $ 17,146 $ 3,431 $ 7,961 $ - a 28,538 $ 138,957
204510 $ 17,624 $ 3,526 $ 7,921 $ - f 29.0'l'1 $ 766,028
203487 $ 18,114 $ 3,624 $ 8,120 $ - $ 29,859 $ 195,888
202470 $ 18,619 $ 3,725 $ 8,080 $ - S 30,424 $ 228,311
201458 $ 19,137 $ 3,829 $ 8,039 $ - S 3'i,005 $ 257,317
200451 $ 19,669 $ 3,936 $ 8,242 $ - E 31,847 $ 289,163
199449 $ 20,217 $ 4,045 $ 8,2�0 $ - $ 32.,483 $ 321,636
198452 $ 20,780 $ 4,158 $ 8,159 $ - S 33,097 $ 354,723
197460 $ 21,358 $ 4,274 $ 8,365 $ - S 33;59& $ 388,719
196473 $ 21,953 $ 4,392 $ 8,323 $ - $ 34,668 $ 423,387
195491 $ 22,564 $ 4,515 $ 8,281 $ - ; 3�,360 $ 458,747
194514 $ 23,192 $ 4,640 $ 8,490 $ - S 35,322 $ 49b,069
193541 $ 23,837 $ 4,770 $ 8,447 $ - $ 31,054 $ 532,1Z3
192573 $ 24,501 $ 4,902 $ 8,405 $ - S 37,808 $ 5fi9,932
191610 $ 25,183 $ 5,039 $ 8,616 $ - 5 38,838 $ 6fl8,769
� 190652 $ 25,884 $ 5,179 $ 8,573 $ - $ 38,636 $ 648,406
189699 $ 26,604 $ 5,323 $ 8,530 $ - $ 4D,468 $ 688,863
188751 $ 27,345 $ 5,471 $ 8,745 $ - S 41.561 $ 730,425
187807 $ 28,106 $ 5,624 $ 8,701 $ - S 42,431 $ 772,855
186868 $ 28,888 $ 5,780 $ 8,658 $ - $ 43,326 $ 876,182
185934 $ 29,693 $ 5,941 $ 8,875 $ - $ 4d,5D9 $ 860,691
185004 $ 30,519 $ 6,106 $ 8,831 $ - $ 45,456 $ 908,i47
184079 $ 31,369 $ 6,276 $ 8,787 $ - $ 46,432 $ 95'L,579
183159 $ 32,242 $ 6,451 $ 9,008 $ - S 47,701 $ 1,000,2R0
182243 $ 33,139 $ 6,631 $ 8,963 $ - S 48,733 5 '�,049,012
181332 $ 34,062 $ 6,815 $ 8,918 $ - $ 49,795 $ 1,098,80?
180425 $ 35,010 $ 7,005 $ 9,142 $ - $ 5'4,157 $ 1,149,96�
179523 $ 35,984 $ 7,200 $ 9,097 $ - $ 52,281 $ 1,202,245
178625 $ 36,986 $ 7,400 $ 9,051 $ - $ 53,437 $ 1,255,682
177732 $ 38,015 $ 7,606 $ 9,279 $ - S 54,900 $ 1,390,582
178843 $ 39,073 $ 7,818 $ 9,232 $ - S 56.,124 $ 9,366,i06
175959 $ 40,161 $ 8,036 $ 9,186 $ - $ 57,383 $ 1,424,089
175079 $ 41,279 $ 8,259 $ 9,417 $ - S �8,955 $ 1,483,04t
174204 $ 42,428 $ 8,489 $ 9,370 $ - � 60,287 � 1,543,331
173333 $ 43,609 $ 8,726 $ 9,323 $ - 8 61,658 $ 1,604,989
172466 $ 44,823 $ 8,968 $ 9,558 $ - S 63,3�f3 $ 1,668,338
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Financing Summary
Utility Bill Expense Savings w/ your Solar Array
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Utility Bill
Power Purchase
Expense Reduction
$26,321
$26,794
$27,283
$28,021
$28,538
$29,071
$29,859
$30,424
$31,005
$31,847
$32,463
$33,097
$33,996
$34,668
$35,360
$36,322
$37,054
$37,808
$38,838
$39,636
$40,458
$41,561
$42,431
$43,326
$44,509
Xcel Photovoltaic Credit Rider Tariff
General Service Rate Plan
Solar Array
Power Purchase Expense
$21,057
$21,436
$21,826
$22,417
$22,831
$23,257
$23,887
$24,339
$24,804
$25,477
$25,970
$26,478
$27,197
$27,735
$28,28a
$29,058
$29,643
$30,247
$31,070
$31,709
Total Annual Energy Expense Savings
Power Purchase Expense
Savings w/ Solar Array
55,264
55,359
55,456
55,604
$5,708
$5,814
$5,972
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Xcel Photovoltaic Credit Rider Tariff
General Service Rate Plan
Solar Survey
Site Electrical Systems Review
System Layout and Electrical Engineering
Structural Engineering & Analytical Testing (review of roof / soil adequacy to support the system)
Tariff Application, Procurement, Engineering and Processing Fees, if any
Utility Interconnection Agreement(s)
Solar Array Equipment
Solar Array Installation
Electrical Connection — connect system to your building's electrical switchgear
System monitoring equipment and software for web based monitoring
Building Permit & Inspection
Electrical Permit & Inspection
Project Management
Training
Start-up
Solar Array Supporting Documentation
Federal Tax Credit Documentation
All Other Required Deliverables
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Capital Lease - How It Works
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Xcel Photovoltaic Credit Rider Tariff
General Service Rate Plan
Client
1. Is the Fee Title Owner of the solar array
2. Receives annual rent from Greenz Solar Leasing
3. Pays GreenZ Solar Leasing for power genarated
from the solar array
4. �nsures the solar array
Ownershin
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Energies and immediately owns it outright.
(Client is the fee tiUe owner)
FactliN Lease
Under the Facility Lease, Green2 Solar Leasing pays
Ideal Energies for the soiar array, and becomes the
tax owner so they can leverage tax benefifs on the
ClienYs behalf. The Facility Lease also assigns any
rebates to Green2 Solar Leasing to help pay for the
solar array. Immediately after the purchase, the
Client Leases the solar array to Green2 Solar
Leasing for annual 4ease payments, and Green2
Solar Leasing operates and maintains it on the
ClienYs beha�f.
GreenZ Solar Leasing
'I. Pays Purchase Price to Ideal Energies for Client
2. Pays annual rent to Client
3. Receives and uses availabie tax benefits
4. Receives and uses available Rebates
5. Operates and maintains solar array for Ciient
6. Bills Client for Power generated from the solar array
Power Purchase
The Client pays Green2 Solar Leasing for the energy
generated from the solar array at a discount vs. utility
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Project Name
Praject Address
Prepared By
City of Hopkins - Publi< Works
17100 Excelsior Blvd Hopkins MN
Chris Psihos
ch ris. psi hos@idea I e n e rgies.com
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1 Design 186.4kW DC ! 146kW AC
IModule DC 186.4 kW
Nameplate
I�verter AC 140.4 kW
Nameplate Load Ratio: 133
Annual 229.4 MWh
Production
Performance gQ 8�
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Irradiance
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Output % Delta
Annual Global Horizontal Irradiance 1,398.8
POA Irradiance 1,5223 8.8%
Shaded Irradiance " 1,507.6 i -1.0%
�rradiance after Reflection 1,453.5 � -3.6°h
lrradiance after Soiling . 1,347.0 i -7J�/o
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Total Coilector Irradiance 1,341.0 0.0%
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Output at Irradiance Levels 249,5633 -L0%
OutpuL at Cell Temperature Derate : 246,295.2 ; -1.3%
OutputAfterMismatch 246,070.2 -4.1%
OptimizerOutput 242,624.6' -1.4%
Optimal DC Output , 242,086.1 -0.2%
Constrained DC Output ; 236,192.5 ; •2.4°�
Inverter Outpu[ ' 230,560A j -2.4%
Energy to Grid 229,408.0 -O.S�o
Avg. Operating Ambient Temp 113 °C
Avg. Operating Cell Temp 17.8 °C i
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SolarAngle Lo<ation Meteo LaVLng
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mverters SE20KU; (SolarEdgej 7 f'4JA k.Wi
St�'rngs 10 RWG {Coppery ' : €�,�3'r4.? f[�
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133.ZkW DC � � OOkW AC City of Hopkins Ice Arena, 11000 Excelsior Blvd Hopkins MN
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Project Name City of Hopkins -!ce Arena Design 133.2kW DC / 1 QOkW AC .,�� . �. � r H ��,�,�
Project Address 17000 Excelsior Blvd Hopkins MN Module Dt 733.2 kW � � X`+ �`
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j Chris Psihos �
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� Output After Mismatch
� Energy Qpiimizer Output
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� Energy to Grid
Temperature Metrics
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Avg. Operating Cell Temp
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1,398.8
1,522.3
1,509.8
1,455.2
7,342.5
1,342.5
180,392.2
7 78,534.5
176.202.7
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173,580.2
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17.8 °C �
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Operating Hours 4601
Solved Hours . 4601
m Sources of System Loss
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Inverters: 1.9 % �
/ Reflection:S.6%
Cllppl�g:7.4% \ ,
WIHng:0.2% �( .
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Description MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL INTL ARP, NSRDB (tmy3, I) 25,50,50,25
Weather Dataset TMY, MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL fNTI ARP, NSROB (tmy3, 1)
Solar Angle Location Meteo LaVLng
Transposition Model Perez Model
Temperature Model Sandia Model
RackType a b TemperatureDeita
Temperature Model
Parameters Fixed TiI[ -3.56 -0.075 3°C
Flush Mount -2.81 -0.0455 0"C
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Soiling (%)
50 25 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 25 50
Irradiation Vartance 544
CeII Temperature Spread 4° C
Module Binning Range 036 to 1.6�'0
AC System Derate 0.50%
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SE33.3KUS(SolarEdge
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6 �:omponents
Component Name
SE333KUS (SolarEdge
Inverters Technologies)
Strings 10 AWG (Copper)
Optimizers P860 (SolarEdge}
Module l�nko Solar, JKM400M-72H-V
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333 (133.2
kW)
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String Size Stringing Strategy
13-38 Along Racking
. e Field Segments
Description Racking Orientation Tilt Azimuth Intrarow Spadng Frame Size Frames Modules Faw2r
Field Segment 1 Fixed Tilt Landscape (Horizontal) 10° 181 ° 1.7 ft tx1 333 333 133.2 kW
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Project Name City of Hopkins - Fire Dept
Project Address 101 17th Ave 5 Hopkins MN
Prepared By Chris Psihos
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Design 54kW Solar Rewards
Module DC 54.0 kW
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InverterAC 40.1 kW
Nameplate Load Ratio: 735
Annual 67.24 MWh
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Ratio
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Irradiance after Soiling ;
7otai Collector Irradiance
Nameplate
Output at Irradiance Levels
Output at Cell Temperature Derate
Output After Mismatch
Energy Optimizer Output
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Optimal DC Output
Constrained DC Output
Inverter Output
Energy to Grid
Temperature Metrics
Avg. Operating Ambient Temp
Avg. Operating Cell Temp
Outpuc
1,398.8 ;
1,522.3
1,516.1 �
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Inverters:2A% �
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Simulation Metrics
Operating Hours 4601
Solved Hours 4601 �
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Component Name
Inverters SE20KU5 (SolarEdge)
Strings 10 AWG (Copper)
Optimizers P860 (SolarEdge)
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Description Racking Orientation Tilt Azimuth Intrarow Spacing Frame Size Frames Modules Power
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• IS090012008 Quality Standards
• IS0140012004 Environmental Standards
• OHSAS18001 Occupationai Health & Safety Standards
• IEC61215, IEC61730 certified products
• UL1703 certified products
Nomenclature:
JKM400M-72HL-V
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SfG NOCi STC NGY.'T SfC IVc�tT STC NOCT SfC NOCT
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Open-circuit Voltage (Vod d8.9V 47.5V 49.1V 47.7V 49.3V 48.OV 49.5V 48.2V 49.SV 48.5Y
Short-circuit Current (Isc) 9.75A 7.88A 9,92A 7.95A 10.12A 8.02A 10.23A 8.09A 90.36A 8.16A
Module Efficiency STC {°b) 18.89+`ti 19.74% 1�.38% t9.�,3"/ 7s689i
Operating Temperature (°C) -4o°C-+85°C
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GAUTION: READ SAFETY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE 11SING THc PRODUCT.
� Jinko Soiar Co., Lid. Ali rights reserved. Specifications included in this datasheet are subject to change without �otice.
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Trade Secret
�, iDEI�L ENERGIES
Solar Array Purchase, Facility Lease & Power Purchase Agreements
186.400 kW DC JinkoJKM400M
140.00 kW AC SolarEdge SE100k(1) & 20k(2) 480V3Ph Inverter(s), SolarEdge P860 Power Optimizers &
Unirac, PanelClaw (or equivalent) Ballasted Racking
Date:
Solar Array Legal Owner:
Customer Corporate Form:
Customer Mailing Address:
Customer Signer Name:
Customer Signer Title:
Customer Authorized Representative:
Customer Authorized Representative Tel:
Xcel Photovoltaic Credit Rider Tariff
Customer Information
December 12, 2019
City of Hopkins
Minnesota City
11100 Excelsior Boulevard, Hopkins, MN 55343
Mike Momson
City Manager
Steve Stadler
(952)548-6350
Installation Address: 11100 Excelsior Boulevard, Hopkins, MN 55343
Premise Number: 302902893
Real Property Owner: City of Hopkins
Real Property Owner Mailing Address: 11100 Excelsior Boulevard, Hopkins, MN 55343
System Size in kW DC:
Installation Cost:
Project Completion Date:
Tariff Name:
REC Owner:
Tax Credit Percent:
Project Information
186.400 (kW DC) (+l- 0.20 kW DC)
$282,400.00
August 31, 202Q
Xcel Photovoltaic Credit Rider Tariff
Customer
30%
Panel Description: JinkoJKM400M (72 cell Tier 1, CEC listed, or DNV-GL Rated Top Pertormer)
Panel Size in Watts DC: 400 {+/- 20 Watts DC)
Inverter Description: SolarEdge SE100k(1} & 20k{2) 480V3Ph Inverter(s)
Total Inversion in kW AC: 140.00 (kW AC)
Power Optimizer Description: SolarEdge P860 Power Optimizers
Solar Racking Description: Unirac, PanelClaw (or equivalent) Ballasted Racking
Facility Lease and Power Purchase Agreement Information
Real Property Use:
Public Works
Tenant: Green2 Solar Leasing, LLC
Tenant Signer Name: Rich Ragatz
Tenant Signer Title: Vice President
Leased Space Rent Payment: $90.00 per year
Leased Energy System Rent Payment: $10.00 per year
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Trade Secret
Purchase Agreement
186.400 kW DC JinkoJKM400M Solar Panels with
140.00 kW AC SolarEdge SE100k(1) & 20k(2) 480V3Ph
Inverter(s}(s), SolarEdge P860 Power Optimizers &
Unirac, PanelClaw (or equivalent) Ballasted Racking
Xcel Photovoltaic Credit Rider Tariff
This PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this "AgreemenY'),
dated December 12, 2019 ("Effective Date"} is between IDEAL
ENERGIES, LLC, a Minnesota Limited Liability Company,
whose principal place of business is located at 5810 Nicollet
Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55419 ("Seller"), and City of
Hopkins, a Minnesota City, whose principal place of business
is located at 11100 Excelsior Boulevard, Hopkins, MN 55343
("Customer"). Seller and Customer are sometimes also referred
to in this Agreement jointly as "Parties", or individually as a
"Part�'.
RECITALS
A. Seller sells and installs grid-tied photovoltaic solar electric
systems (the "Energy System") and Customer desires to
purchase and install an Energy System on the Installation
Location described above (the "Site" or "Real Propert�') in
accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement; and
B. Customer will, with the assistance of Seller, apply for the
Tariff (as defined below) for the Project (as defined below)
by executing Utility Agreements (as defined below) required
to install the Energy System and receive the Tariff; and
C. Whereas, the Customer will, in connection with this
Agreement, enter into a Facility Lease Agreement (the
"Facility Lease AgreemenY') with Green2 Solar Leasing,
LLC ("TenanY') pursuant to which Tenant leases, operates
and maintains the Customer's Energy System; and
D. Whereas, the Customer will, in connection with this
Agreement, enter into a Power Purchase Agreement (the
"Power Purchase Agreement"} with Tenant pursuant to
which Tenant will sell power generated by the Energy
System to Customer; and.
E. The following rules of construction apply to this Agreement;
unless the context otherwise requires: (i) a term has the
meaning assigned to it; (ii) "including" means including
without limitation; (iii) words and defined term in the singular
include the plural and words and defined terms in the plural
include the singular; and (iv) any agreement, instrument,
program, or statute defined or referred to herein means
such agreement, instrument, program, or statute as from
time to time amended, modified or supplemented.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, for valuable consideration, the
receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as
follows:
1. Condition. This Agreement is executed on the same date
as the Lease Agreement and Power Purchase Agreement
befinreen and among the Parties to this transaction, and the
Tenant {collectively "Agreements"). The Agreements
become operative on the Effective Date, are to be
interpreted together where necessary and are each subject
Customer / City of Hopkins
Owner
Installation 11100 Excelsior Boulevard, Hopkins, MN
Location 55343
Xcel Premise # 302902893
to termination upon the failure of essential conditions
subsequent.
2. Services. Seller will, at its expense, perform electrical
engineering on the Energy System, perform structural
engineering on the Site to verify it is adequate to support
the Energy System, provide and install an Energy System
of 186.400 kW DC (+/- 0.40 kWDC) on the Site, and perForm
Energy System commissioning (the "Project"). The Energy
System will consist of the Energy System components
identified on Schedule A(the "System Components") and
be installed by Seller pursuant to the ProjecYs design
documents {the "Design Documents").
3. Title and Risk of Loss. Title and risk of loss for the Energy
System will pass to Customer upon its Final Project
Completion (as defined below).
4. Purchase and Sale; Installation Costs and Pavment
Terms. Seller agrees to sell and Customer agrees to
purchase the Energy System and the services provided for
hereunder for a total cost of $282,400.00 (the "Installation
CosY'). The Installation Cost for the Project will be paid in
cash or other immediately available funds net fifteen (15)
days within the Final Project Completion from the Tenant to
the Seller pursuant to the Facility Lease Agreement.
5. Customer's Reoresentations and Responsibilities.
a. Customer represents that it owns the Site.
b. Customer represents that they are not a party to any
litigation that would materially or adversely affect their
ability to enter into or perform under this Agreement, or
the Facility Lease and Power Purchase Agreements of
even date herewith befinreen Customer and Green2
Solar Leasing, LLC.
c. The individual listed in Schedule B is authorized to act
on behalf of Customer.
d. Customer will, at least finro weeks before the Final
Project Completion date for the Project, provide and
maintain either a wireless internet connection or a
RJ45 Intemet outlet at the electrical room for
connecting the Energy System's web-based
monitoring equipment. If Customer daes not provide
the foregoing, Seller will provide and install a cellular
device for exclusive use by the Energy System for an
additional fee of $250 due directly from Customer in
addition to the lnstallation Costs and Customer will be
responsible for any cellular service provider data
charges.
6. Seller's Representations and Res�onsibilities.
a. Seller will provide all System Components, Design
Documents, labor, equipment, supplies and services
necessary to install the Energy System and the System
Components at the Site in accordance with the "Scope
of Work" described in Schedule C.
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b. Seller will perform structural engineering at each Site
and prepare electrical drawings for the Energy System
(the "Engineering").
c. Seller will perform all services in compliance with
applicable laws, rules, regulations, governmental
approvals and permits, including all applicable
agreements with, and tariffs of, the local utility
(collectively, "Applicable Requirements").
Installation Plan. Customer and Seller will work together
to' develop a proposed work plan and schedule for the
installation of the Project (the "Schedule"). If events arise
which make meeting the Schedule impractical, such as
availability of equipment and other reasonable delays,
Seller will notify Customer of the same as soon as
reasonably possible, and the Parties will adjust the
Schedule accordingly. The Project will be completed when
system witness test is performed for the Project, and the
Energy System is turned on and is capable and authorized
under all Applicable Requirements to generate and deliver
electric energy to Customer and the local utility's electrical
grid at the Interconnection Point ("Final Project
Completion"). Notwithstanding any delays or any changes
to the Schedule, the anticipated date for Final Project
Completion for the Project is August 31, 2020.
8. ChanAes.
a. It is the desire of the Parties to keep changes to the
terms of this Agreement to a minimum, including
changes to the Schedule. Either Party may request a
change by advising the other Party in writing of the
proposed change. For each change request, Seller will
prepare a revised Schedule, an updated schedule to
this Agreement, or any other necessary document and
an applicable cost estimate. Customer will advise
Seller in writing of its approval or disapproval of the
change. If Customer approves the change, Seller will
perform the services as changed, and the Installation
Costs will be adjusted to reflect the requested change.
If Customer does not approve the change, approval not
to be unreasonably withheld, Seller shall continue
under the Schedule.
b. The equipment selected by Seller and described on
Schedule A may be substituted by Seller in
accordance with the requirements of this Section as
required to accommodate structural limitations of the
Site, the availability of equipment, changes in panel
wattage available from manufacturers, or other
reasons approved by Customer. For any substitution
in solar panel listed on Schedule A, Seller may
substitute a solar panel with any standard
monocrystalline 72 cell high efficiency solar panel that
is Tier 1 rated, CEC listed, &/or a DNV-GL Rated Top
Performer, and that has at least a 10-year
manufacturer's workmanship warranty and a 25-year
production warranty achieving at least 80% of its rated
capacity. A substitution in panel wattage that results
in a total kW DC variance of +/- 0.20 kW DC may be
made by Seller without amending this Agreement.
Seller may substitute a power optimizerwith any model
that is appropriately rated for the solar panel installed
at the Site.
9. Tariff, Utility Bill Credits, and Tax Credits. The Parties
anticipate the Project will be eligible for the following:
a. The Customer's Project should be eligible to receive
the Tariff described in Xcel Energy's Electric Rate
Book, as may be amended or replaced from time to
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time, as the Photovoltaic Demand Credit Rider (the
"Photovoltaic Rider") Rate Code A85 (closed rate) or
A86 (open rate) which currently provides a Utility Bill
Credit on the Customer's Utility Biil (the "Utility Bill
Credit") based on the kWh produced from the Energy
System from the hours 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM multiplied
by the rate per kWh specified in the Tariff for the
applicable Rate Code (the "Tariff'). To apply for the
Tariff, Customer agrees to execute required Utility
agreements (the "Utility Agreements") including but
not limited to: (i) Electric Service Agreement (ii)
Amendment No. 1 to Electric Service Agreement, and
(iii) a Uniform Statewide Contract for Cogeneration and
Small Power Production Facilities, under which
Renewable Energy Credits (the "RECs") for the Project
belong to Customer, and any other documentation
required by the Utility's program.
b. Customer should be eligible to participate in the utility's
Net Metering Program, Rate Codes A53/A54
(monthly net metering) or Rate Codes A55/A56 (annual
net metering), whereby the Customer is compensated
by the Utility at the applicable rate specified in the Rate
Code for each kWh produced from the Energy System
that exceeds the Site's consumption on a monthly or
annual basis as per the applicable Rate Code (the "Net
Metering Credit"). Under these programs, the energy
generated from the Energy System is available for on-
site use and reduces the total units of energy (kWh)
that the Customer needs to purchase from the utility.
c. The Customer's Project may be eligible to receive a
Federal Tax Credit from the U.S. Treasury pursuant to
the terms of the Facility Lease equal to 30% of the
eligible Installation Cost of the Energy System ("Tax
Credit") for Energy Systems that are put into service or
safe-harbored during 2019.
10. Insurance.
a. Seller will, at its own cost and expense, maintain in full
force and effect, insurance reasonable and customary
for the services being pertormed by Seller under this
Agreement, including those set forth on Schedule C.
Upon request, Seller shall provide Customer with
certificate(s) evidencing such insurance prior to
commencement of any work at the Site. A Certificate of
Insurance for Seller is provided in Schedule E.
b. Customer will at all times, at its own cost and expense,
maintain in full force and effect, insurance reasonable
and customary for the Site and, after the Final Project
Completion has occurred, for the Energy System and
the System Components.
c. As required, Customer will provide Seller and the Utility
with a certificate of insurance that conforms with the
Tariff and Utility program requirements.
11. Seller's Waiver and Indemnity Rec�ardin� Liens. To the
fullest extent permitted under the Applicable Requirements,
Seller waives any right to file or impose any mechanic's,
materialman's, or other liens with respect to the Site or the
Project. Seller shall promptly pay all undisputed amounts
owed for services, materials, equipment, and labor
furnished by any person to Seller with respect to the Project.
Seller shall, at Seller's sole cost and expense, discharge
and cause to be released, whether by payment or posting
of an appropriate surety bond in accordance with the
Applicable Requirements, within thirty (30) days of its filing,
any mechanic's, materialmen's, or other lien in respect of
the Project, the Energy System, or the Site created by,
through or under, or as a result of any act oe omission (or
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alleged act or omission) of, Seller or any subcontractor or
other person providing services, materials, equipment or
labor with respect to the Project. If Seller defaults in its
obligation to discharge, satisfy or settle such liens,
Customer may discharge, satisfy or settle such liens and
Seller shall, within fifteen (15) days of a written request by
Customer, reimburse Customer for all costs and expenses
incurred by Customer to discharge, satisfy or settle such
liens.
12. Warranties.
a. Customer understands and acknowledges that the
System Components furnished and installed by Seller
(including the solar modules, inverters, power
optimizers, racking, and monitoring equipment and
their performance/energy output), are not
manufactured by Seller and will carry only the warranty
of their manufacturer. Seller provides only the
warranties set forth on Schedule D hereto. Except as
otherwise set forth on Schedule D, all other warranties
are disclaimed as further set forth below. Seller shall
promptly transmit to Customer all manufacturers'
warranties on for the Projects, including on any of its
System Components or other equipment, and all
operations manual(s) following Final Project
Completion. Customer, however, is solely responsible
for pursuing any warranty claims on System
Components against the manufacturer(s) at its own
expense, and may look only to such manufacturer, and
not to Seller, for any warranty with respect thereto. In
accordance with the Lease Agreement, if applicable,
Tenant will assist Customer in resolving any warranties
relating to System Components as described therein.
b. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN
SCHEDULE D, SELLER MAKES NO
WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS,
IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY AS
TO THE INSTALLATION, DESIGN,
DESCRIPTION, QUALITY,
MERCHANTABILITY, COMPLETENESS,
USEFUL LIFE, ENERGY PRODUCTION,
PROJECTED ECONOMIC VIABILITY,
FINANCIAL DATA AND PROJECTIONS,
CURRENT OR FUTURE TARIFF PROGRAMS,
NET METERING, THE AMOUNT OF OR
CUSTOMER'S RECEIPT OF UTILITY BILL
CREDITS OR NET METERING CREDITS,
ROOF PERFORMANCE, FITNESS FOR ANY
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER
MATTER OF THE ENERGY SYSTEM, THE
SYSTEM COMPONENTS, THE PROJECT, OR
ANY SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THIS
AGREEMENT.
13. Ownership of Proiect Documents and Desi�n. All
Design Documents for the Customer's Energy System shall
be the sole and exclusive property of Customer. Customer
grants Seller a license to use the Design Documents solely
for the Projects. Seller has no right under this license to
use the Design Documents or cause them to be used by a
third party.
14. Indemnification; Limitation af Damas�es.
Subject to the limitations set #orth below, Seller
indemnifies, defends and holds harmless Customer
and its elected officials, officers, members,
consultants, representatives, agents, and employees
(each a"Customer Indemnified Party") against any
third party claim for damages, liabilities, losses, costs
and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees and
costs (collectively, "Damages") incurred or suffered by
any of them caused by (i) any material breach of this
Agreement by Seller, or (ii) the negligence, gross
negligence or willful misconduct of Seller, its
employees, or subcontractors in connection with the
Projects.
b. Subject to the limitations set forth below, Customer
indemnifies, defends and holds harmless Seller and its
officers, directors, members, consultants,
representatives, agents, employees and affiliates
(each a"Seller Indemnified Party") against any third
party claim for damages incurred or suffered by any of
them that is caused by (i) any material breach of this
Agreement by Customer, or (ii) the negligence, gross
negligence or willful misconduct of Customer or its
employees in connection with the Projects.
c. Any Customer Indemnified Party or Seller Indemnified
Party claiming indemnification hereunder must give
each Party prompt notice of the relevant claim and
each Party agrees to cooperate with each other Party,
at the its own expense, in the defense of such claim.
Notwithstanding the forgoing, any Party from whom
indemnification is sought shall control the defense and
settlement of such claim; provided however that such
Party shall not agree to any settlement that materially
adversely affects the other Party without the prior
written consent of such Party, which approval shall not
be unreasonably withheld. Without limiting or
diminishing the foregoing, any Party may, at its option
and its own expense, participate in the defense of any
such claim with legal counsel of its own choice.
d. IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR
PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM,
CONNECTED WITH OR RELATING TO THIS
AGREEMENT, THE ENERGY SYSTEM OR THE
PROJECT, OR TO SELLER'S OR
CUSTOMER'S ACTS OR OMISSIONS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTIONS
CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT,
WHETHER FOR NEGLIGENCE, STRICT
LIABILITY, PRODUCT LIABILITY OR
OTHERWISE, EXCEPT FOR ANY DAMAGES
OF THIRD PARTIES FOR WHICH ONE PARTY
IS REQUIRED TO INDEMNIFY THE OTHER
PARTY.
15. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated as
follows:
a. Either 'Party may terminate this Agreement by
providing the other Party written notice in the event the
Project's the structural analysis indicates the Site is not
capable of supporting the Project (except where Seller
provides alternate equipment and/or structural retrofits
or other requirements specified in the structural
engineering report that render the Site suitable for
installing the solar array in the Installation Costsj.
b. Customer may terminate this Agreement by giving
written notice #o Seller at any time prior to completion
of the Project in the event that: (i} Seller has breached
any representation, warranty or covenant contained +n
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this Agreement in any material respect, Customer has
notified Seller of the breach, and the breach has
continued without cure by Seller or written waiver by
Customer for a period of thirty (30) days after the notice
of breach; or (ii} upon sixty (60) days' prior notice to
Seller if Seller has not achieved Final Project
Completion on or prior to December 31, 2020.
c. Seller may terminate this Agreement by giving written
notice to Customer at any time prior to completion of
the Project in the event Customer has breached any
representation, warranty or covenant contained in this
Agreement in any material respect, Seller has notified
Customer of the breach, and the breach has continued
without cure by Customer or written waiver by Seller for
a period of thirty (30) days after the notice of breach.
In addition, Setler may before construction begins, in
its sole discretion, terminate this Agreement by
providing Customer written notice in the event the
Seller's performance under the terms of this
Agreement would cause Seller significant detriment for
reasons including but not limited to significant
increases in equipment costs resulting from import
tariffs or market variations, or the unavailability of
licensed labor required to perform the installation in
accordance with the Project Schedule. In the event
Seller terminates in accordance with the preceding
sentence Seller will refund Customer any payments
made to Seller.
d. If either Party terminates this Agreement pursuant to
Sections 15(a), 15(b) or 15(c), all rights and obligations
of the Parties under this Agreement will terminate
without any liability of any Party to any other Party,
except with respect to Section 14, Section 16, and as
otherwise provided in this Section 15, and except for
any liability of any Party then in breach.
e. Except as otherwise provided in this Section 15, the
termination rights under this Section 15 are cumulative
with and in addition to any other rights or remedies to
which the Parties may be entitled at law or in equity and
in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
16. General.
a. Subordination to Utility Agreement. No portion of
this Agreement is intended to conflict with any Utility
Agreements (the "Utility Agreements") to which Seller
or Customer is a party. In the case of a conflict
between the terms or conditions of this Agreement and
the Utility Agreements, the terms and conditions of
Utility Agreements shall control. The utility, or its
successors and assigns, is a third-party beneficiary of
the provision of this paragraph. Nothing in this
Agreement shall prevent the utility, from fully enforcing
the terms and conditions of Utility Agreements.
b. Relationship of the Parties. The Parties shall for all
purposes be considered independent contractors with
respect to each other, and neither shall be considered
an employee, employer, agent, principal, partner or
joint venturer with or of the other.
c. Entire A�reement. This Agreement and all the
schedules, exhibits, and attachments hereto, together
with any agreements referenced herein, constitute the
entire agreement and understanding of the Parties
relative to the subject matter hereof. The Parties have
not relied upon any promises, representations,
warranties, agreements, covenants or undertakings,
other than those expressly set forth or referred to
herein. This Agreement replaces and supersedes any
and all prior oral or written agreements,
representations and discussions relating to such
subject matter.
Survival of Reqresentations. All representations,
warranties, covenants and agreements of the Parties
contained in this Agreement, or in any instrument,
certificate, exhibit orotherwriting provided forin it, shall
survive the execution of this Agreement and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated
herein.
e. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended or
modified only by a document executed by the Parties.
No custom or practice of the Parties at variance with
the terms hereof shall have any effect of waiver or
consent.
Notices. All notices to be given under this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be effectively given upon
personal delivery, facsimile or email transmission (with
confirmation of receipt), delivery by overnight delivery
service or three days following deposit in the United
States Mail (certified or registered mail, postage
prepaid, return receipt requested).
g. No Delay. No delay or failure on the part of any Party
hereto to exercise any right, power or privilege
hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof.
Force Majeure. Neither Party will be liable to the other
Party for any delay, error, failure in performance or
interruption of performance resulting from causes
beyond its reasonable control, including without
limitation fires, flood, accidents, explosions, sabotage,
strikes or other labor disturbances, civil unrest, riots,
invasions, wars, acts of God, terrorism, or any cause
(whether similar or dissimilar to the foregoing) beyond
the reasonable control of the Parties.
i. Governinq Law / Venue. This Agreement shall be
governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Minnesota without regard to its
conflicts of laws principals. Any lawsuit arising out of
this Agreement shall be brought only in a court of
general jurisdiction in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
j. Severabilitv. The provisions of this Agreement are
severable. If any part of this Agreement is rendered
void, invalid or unenforceable, such rendering shall not
affect the validity and enforceability of the remainder of
this Agreement.
k. Successors and Assi�ans. This Agreement shall be
binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and
their respective successors and permitted assigns.
Neither Party shall assign this Agreement, or any
portion thereof, without the prior written consent of the
other Party, provided Seller may assign this Agreement
in connection with the sale of any or all of its assets to
a third party or Bank. Any attempted assignment or
transfer without prior written consent of the other Party
shall be of no force or effect. As to any permitted
assignment: (a) reasonable prior notice of any such
assignment shall be given to the other Party; and (b)
any assignee shall expressly assume the assignor's
obligations hereunder, unless otherwise agreed to by
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the other Party in writing.
1. Marketiraq and Promotion. Seller shall not use
Customer's name, image or likeness in connection with
advertising and promoting the Project or the Energy
System without Customer's approval, which shall not
be unreasonabiy withheld.
m. Data Practices. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes,
Section13.05, subd. 11, all of the data created,
collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or
disseminated by Seller in performing this Agreement is
subject to the requirements of the Minnesota
Government Data Practices Act ("MGDPA"),
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, and Seller must
comply with those requirements as if it were a
government entity. The remedies in Minnesota
Statutes, Section 13.08 apply to Seller. Seller does not
have a duty to provide access to public data to the
public if the public data are available from the
Customer, except as required by the terms of this
Agreement.
n. Pronrietarrr Information. Information claimed by
Seller to be proprietary, trade secret or business data
shall be governed by the standards required for "Trade
Secret Information" as defined in MGDPA, Section
13.37(b) and as it may otherwise be referenced in the
MGDPA. All of the data created, collected, received,
stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by or to the
Customer under this Agreement is subject to the
requirements of the MGDPA. The Parties
acknowledge that the classification of any government
data is governed by the MGDPA and not by the
understand9ng of either the Customer or the Seiler.
Nofirvithstanding any other provision in this Agreement,
the Customer's obligation is to maintain and release
the data in a manner that is consistent with the
MGDPA, provided, however, that Customer agrees to
provide prompt written notice to the Seller when
Customer receives a request under the MGDPA for
data concerning the terms of the Agreement, including
the Agreement itself ("Contract Data"), not including
presentations, memoranda and information previously
disclosed publicly. When Customer receives a request
for Contract Data, Customer shall notify Seller of the
request promptly in writing. Customer shall reasonably
wait to disclose the Contract Data until the later of (i)
Seller getting a judicial determination by a judicial
officer, arbitrator, or administrative law judge on the
public or nonpublic designation of the Data or (ii) the
last day that, in Customer's sole discretion, Customer
must make such disclosure to avoid being at risk of a
successful claim from the requester that Customer is in
violation of the MGDPA. Customer remains solely
responsible for the initial determination of whether the
requested Contract Data is public or private/nonpublic,
but the parties acknowledge that any final
determination by a judicial officer, arbitrator, or
administrative law judge, or appellate review thereof,
will control. If the Customer determines that some or all
of the Contract Data is public under section 13.03 of
the MGDPA, Customer shall provide prompt written
notice to Seller prior to Customer's disclosure of such
data so that Seller, its sole expense, shall have the
opportunity to object to such disclosure in writing and
seek a determination by a judicial officer, arbitrator, or
administrative law judge that such data constitutes
trade secret information or business data under the
MGDPA and therefore cannot be disclosed under the
MGDPA. In no event shall Customer be required by the
Seller under this Agreement to withhold or delay
disclosure of public data contrary to requirements of
the MGDPA. Notwithstanding the notice and timing
provisions in this Subsection 16n., Customer shall not
be liable to Seller for any failure to give notice or
otherwise to timely respond to Seller regarding a third-
party request for data. Seller's claims against the
Customer shall be limi#ed to private actions it may
have, if any, for Customer's failure to follow the
MGDPA.
Record Keepins� Availabilitrr and Retention.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 16C.05, subd.
5, Seller agrees that the books, records, documents
and accounting procedures and practices of Seller, that
are relevant to the Agreement or transaction, are
subject to examination by the Customer and the state
auditor for a minimum of six (6) years. Seller shall
maintain such records for a minimum of six (6) years
after final payment.
p. Non-Discrimination. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes,
Section 181.59, the Seller will take affirmative action to
ensure that applicants are selected, and that
employees are treated during employment, without
regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, status
with regard to public assistance, membership or
activiry in a local civil rights commission, disability or
age. The Seller agrees to be bound by the provisions
of Section 181.59, that prohibits certain discriminatory
practices and the terms of said section are
incorporated into this Agreement.
The Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
duly signed in their respective names effective the date first
written above.
Seller
IDEAL ENERGIES, LLC
By:
Chris Psihos, its President
Dated:
Customer
City of Hopkins
By:
Mike Mornson, its City Manager
Dated:
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SCHEDULE A
System Components
The Energy System is comprised of the following System Components:
1. UL Listed and approved Solar Panels: 466 @ JinkoJKM400M solar panels each rated at @ 400 (+/- 10 Watts DC);
72 cell Tier 1, CEC listed, or DNV-GL Rated Top Performer
2. UL listed and approved DC/AC inverters: SolarEdge SE100k(1) 8 20k(2) 480V3Ph Inverter(s) kW AC
3. Power Optimizers for SolarEdge Inverters: 233 - SolarEdge P860 Power Optimizers (or equivalent)
4. Solar Panei Racking / mounting system: Unirac, PanelClaw (or equivalent) Ballasted Racking
5. Electrical components including but not limited to conductive wiring, ground circuitry, conduit, junction boxes, disconnects,
switches, over-current protection, and any associated hardware necessary to complete the installation of the solar electric
modules and interconnect with the Site's existing electric service excluding any Specialized Equipment as defined below.
6. Monitoring equipment and web-based remote system monitoring system. Customer is responsible for bringing, providing and
paying for Cat-5 or cellular based internet service at the installation location (typically the electrical room).
7. For groundmounted systems, includes grass or mulch, at the Seller's discretion. Customer is responsible for maintaining the
ground post installation.
8. If not provided by the Utiliry, a Revenue grade meter for measuring and monitoring electrical production from the Energy
System.
The Parties agree that the Energy System does NOT include the following unless purchased as an option (except where Seller includes
them in the Installation Costs):
1. Any structural improvements to the building required to support the Energy System and the System Components, or any
fencing for ground mounted installations, if required.
2. Relocation of existing electric circuits, or any upgrades to Customer's electrical service to bring their service up to code.
3. Specialized roofing materials items that are not required to preserve any roof / warranty or to accommodate structural
conditions.
4. Batteries or emergency back-up power capability.
5. Third-party fees for web-based monitoring of the Energy System.
6. Afterhours Labor / Weekend Labor
7. Tree removal, gas line relocation
8. Non-customary design requests, any other item or service not described in this Schedule A
SCHEDULE B
Contact Information for Parties
Real Property Owner:
Customer's Authorized Representative:
City of Hopkins
11100 Excelsior Boulevard, Hopkins, MN 55343
Steve Stadler
(952) 548-6350
Seller/Installer: Ideal Energies, LLC
Chris Psihos t. (612)928-5008
ch ris. psihos@idealenerg ies.com
5810 Nicollet Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55419
Project Electrician(s): Green2 Electric, LLC
Joaquin Thomas, Master Electrician
Russell Goetze, Master Electrician
t. (612)928-5008 f: (612)928-5009
5810 Nicollet Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55419
License EA719118
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SCHEDULE C
Scope of Work
A. Design Scope
1. Seller will prepare structural and electrical Design Documents describing the Project.
2. Seller will comply with all building. codes and, as necessary, obtain any code variances.
3. Seller will ensure that the Energy System installation meets then current National Electrical Code
requirements.
4. Seller will apply for all permits, and complete inspections to close such permits after Project Completion.
5. Seller will prepare all documentation required by the Utility for the Customer to interconnect the Energy
System with the Utility's Grid.
6. Seller will prepare all documentation required by the Utility for the Customer to apply for the Tariff.
B. Installation
1. Seller will furnish and install all required material or equipment for a complete installation.
2. Seller will connect the Energy System to Customer's electric panel.
3. Seller will commission and test the Energy System after installation.
4. Electrical interconnections will be performed by licensed electricians.
5. Except as provided in the Purchase Agreement, the Parties agree that Seller will not be liable for any
indirect or consequential losses incurred by Customer as a result of the Energy System installation. Such
losses may result from disruption of operations, interruption of electrical service, suspension of
mechanical services and other interruptions reasonably related to standard Energy System installation of
the size and type contemplated by the ProjeCt. Seller shall be responsible for any damage to the Site caused
by Seller or its subcontractors, suppliers or representatives. Customer shall have the right to recover monetary
damages or seek specific performance, for any Seller breach in the installation, maintenance or repair of the Energy
System causing damages to the Site.
C. Safety
Seller will adhere to all current safety laws including without limitation federal, state and local safety
regulations.
Seller's workers will conform to standard OSHA safety practices and procedures during installation.
D. General
1. Seller will provide all required design, engineering, construction, administration and management services
necessary to complete the Project.
2. Seller will take all action reasonably necessary or required to bring the Project to commercial operation.
3. Seller will provide to Customer copies of all operating and maintenance manuals and third-party
warranties.
4. Customer is responsible for scheduling and completing, if necessary, any energy audit required by any
Tariff.
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SCHEDULE D
Seller's Warranties
Engineering and Design Services Warranty Seller warrants that it will perform the engineering and design
services in a professional and workmanlike manner using the degree of care, skill, prudence, judgment and diiigence that
a reasonable, qualified and competent provider of similar services would exercise. Except as otherwise provided herein,
during the period beginning on the Final Project Completion date and ending five years later (the "Warranty Period"), it is
shown that there was an error in such engineering and design services as a result of Seller's failure to meet those warranry
standards, and if Customer properly notifies Seller within the Warranty Period, Seller will, at its own expense and at no cost
to Cusiomer, re-perform such services to remedy such error within a reasonable timeframe.
Installation Services Warranty Seller warrants that it will perform the installation services in a professional and
workmanlike manner using the degree of care, skill, prudence, judgment and diligence that a reasonable, qualified and
competent provider of similar services would exercise. Except as otherwise provided herein, if during the Warranty Period
it is shown that there was an error in such installation services as a result of Seller's failure to meet those standards, and if
Customer properly notifies Seller within the Warranty Period, Seller will, at its own expense and at no cost to Customer, re-
perform such services to remedy such error within a reasonable timeframe.
Limited System Components Warranty Seller warrants that the System Components will be new and not
physically damaged by Seller at the time of Final Project Completion. If Customer notifies Seller within a reasonable
timeframe after Final Project Completion that any System Components were not new or are physically damaged by Seller
at the time of Final Project Completion, Seller shall replace such System Components within a reasonable timeframe with
System Components that are new and undamaged.
Roof Warranty Except as otherwise provided herein, if during the Warranty Period it is shown that the roof leaks
solely as a result of Seller's installation of the Energy System, and if Customer properly notifies Seller within the Warranty
Period, Seller will, at its own expense and at no cost to Customer, promptly repair the roof so that it does not leak; provided
that such leaking is not due to normal wear and tear.
Limitation on Warranties The above warranties do NOT cover damage, malfunctions or services failures to
the extent caused by:
1. Failure to follow any applicable operations or maintenance manual or any other maintenance instructions
provided by Seller or the manufacturer of the System Components, or failure to maintain or operate the
Energy System;
2. Repair, modification, maintenance, movement or relocation of the Energy System or the System
Components by someone other than a service technician approved by Seller or the manufacturer of the
System Components;
3. Attachment or connection to the Energy System of any equipment not supplied by Seller, or the use of the
Energy System for a purpose for which the Project was not intended;
4. Abuse, misuse or acts of Customer or any third person (other than Seller or its employees or agents),
including intentional damage, theft or vandalism; or
5. Damage or deteriorated performance of the Energy System or Site caused by electrical surges, building
settling, building component failure, work done on the building or adjacent structures, use of machinery or
vehicle in the area, winds in excess of the system design rating, lightning, fire, flood, extreme weather
conditions, pests, tornadoes, hurricanes, hail, storms, explosions, earthquakes, ground subsidence, falling
debris, accidental breakages (not caused by Seller or its employees or agents), normal wear and tear, and
other events or accidents outside the reasonable control of Seller.
Customer's Right to Remedy In the event that Seller fails to remedy any breach of warranty within the prescribed
timeframe under this Schedule D or such breach threatens imminent harm to Customer or its property, Customer shall
have the right to employ any reasonable means necessary to remedy such breach, and Seller shall reimburse Customer
for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by Customer in carrying out such remedy. The Warranties in this Schedule
D are separate from and in addition to any manufacturer's or other warranty for the Energy System or components thereof, and Purchaser
may prosecute any and all such warranties, including these Warranties, concurrently and in complement to the other(s).
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Facility Lease Agreement
186.400 kW DC JinkoJKM400M Solar Panels with
140.00 kW AC SolarEdge SE100k(1) & 20k(2) 480V3Ph
Inverter(s)(s), SolarEdge P860 Power Optimizers &
Unirac, PanelClaw (or equivalent) Ballasted Racking
Xcel Photovoltaic Credit Rider Tariff
This FACILITY LEASE AGREEMENT (this
"Agreement"), dated December 12, 2019 ("Effective Date"), is
between Green2 Solar Leasing, LLC, a Minnesota Limited
Liability Company, whose principal place of business is located
at 5810 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55419 ("TenanY'),
and City of Hopkins, a Minnesota Ciry, whose principal place
of business is located at 11100 Excelsior Boulevard, Hopkins,
MN 55343 ("Customer"). The Tenant and Customer are
sometimes also referred to in this Agreement jointly as "Parties",
or individually as a "Part�'.
RECITALS
A. Customer is the owner or lessee of certain real property {if
lessee, owned by an affiliated entity that has common
ownership with Customer) located at 11100 Excelsior
Boulevard, Hopkins, MN 55343 (the "Installation
Location") presently used as a Public Works (the
`Property"); and
B. Tenant desires to lease from Customer, and Customer
desires and is authorized to lease to Tenant, subject to the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, a portion of the
Property for the construction, operation and maintenance of
a photovoltaic solar electric system (the "Energy System")
as defined in that certain Purchase Agreement (the
"Purchase Agreement") befin+een Customer and Ideal
Energies, LLC (the "Seller") of even date herewith; and
C. Customer will be the legal owner of the Energy System
upon purchase from Ideal Energies, LLC, and Customer
desires to lease the same to Tenant subject to the terms
and conditions of this Agreement; and
D. Tenant and Customer will, concurrently with this
Agreement, enter into a Power Purchase Agreement {the
"Power Purchase Agreement") pursuant to which Tenant
will sell power�generated by the Energy System to the
Customer; and
E. For federal tax purposes; Customer and Tenant will treat
this Agreement as a transfer of the ownership of the Energy
System from Customer to Tenant; and
F. The Tenant should be eligible to receive a Federal Tax
Credit from the U.S. Treasury pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement equal to 30% of the Energy System's eligible
Installation Cost ("Tax Credit") for Energy Systems that are
put into service or safe harbored during 2019.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing
Recitals, the mutual promises of the Parties hereto and for other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Contin�aencY. The Parties performance under this
Agreement is contingent on the Final Project
Completion (as defined in the Purchase Agreement)
Customer / City of Hopkins
Owner
Installation 11100 Excelsior Boulevard, Hopkins, MN
Location 55343
Xcel Premise # 302902893
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occurring in accordance with the terms of the Purchase
Agreement.
2. Lease of Ener S tem and Leased S ace. Customer
hereby leases to Tenant, and Tenant hereby leases from
Customer the following: (a) the Energy System and (b) all
roof/ground space required for the installation and
operation of the Energy System on the Property (the
"Leased Space") as generally prescribed on the Plan View
drawing included herewith as Schedule A, including rights
to place wiring to the point of electrical interconnection. The
Energy System and the Leased Space together constitute
the leased property (the "Leased Propert�'}. The final As-
Built Plan View drawing provided to Customer by Seller in
its Operations Manual after Final Project Completion (as
defined in the Purchase Agreement) occurs is hereby
incorporated into Schedule A of this Agreement by
reference.
3. SYstem Pa�ments, Tax Ownership.
a. Installation Cost Parrment. Tenant will pay
Customer's Installation Cost on the Final Project
Completion date.
b. Transfer of Ta�c Ownership. The Parties shall treat
the Energy System as having been sold to the Tenant
for federal tax purposes in consideration of the
payment made under Section 3{a) above.
4. Access to Leased Spaae. Customer grants to Tenant the
right to access the Leased Space via reasonable route or
routes over and across the Property upon reasonable prior
notice to Customer. Customer will cooperate with Tenant
to access the meter or any other part of the Energy System
which are not located within the Leased Property.
5. Permitted Use of Leased Space. During the Term (as
defined below) and subject to Customer rights set forth in
this Lease, Tenant shall have the exclusive right to use the
Leased Space for the construction, installation, operation,
maintenance, repair, replacement, relocation,
reconfiguration, removal, alteration, modification,
improvement, use and enjoyment of the Energy System
(and other necessary and incidental uses for the operation
of the Energy System) to fulfill Tenant's obligations under
this Agreement and the Power Purchase Agreement (the
"Permitted Uses"). Tenant may not erect any other
facilities or use any other equipment on the Leased Space
that is not expressly permitted under the terms of this
Agreement without first obtaining Customer's written
consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld,
delayed or conditioned provided the other facilities or
equipment are necessary for the operation of the Energy
System and are not likely, in Customer's reasonable
opinion, to damage the Property or interfere with
Customer's business. Customer shall at all times have
absolute and paramount right to operate the Site and
TenanYs activities shall not materially interfere in any way
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with Customer's operation of the same. This right shall
supersede any other rights granted to Tenant in this Lease.
6. Term. The term (the "Term") of this Agreement shall begin
on the date that Final Project Completion occurs and shall
expire on the date that is the 20 years after the Final Project
Completion date. If the Power Purchase Agreement is
terminated by either party, this Lease shall terminate.
7. Rent of Leased Space. Beginning on the first anniversary
of the Final Project Completion and continuing on each and
every anniversary thereof throughout the Term, Tenant
shall pay to Customer rent for the Leased Space (the
"Leased Space Rent") in the amount of $90.00 per year.
8. Rent of Enerqv Svstem. Beginning on the first anniversary
of the Final Project Completion and continuing on each and
every anniversary thereof throughout the Term, Tenant
shall pay to Customer rent for the Energy System (the
"Energy System Rent") in the amount of $10.00 per year.
9. Holdover. If Tenant holds over its tenancy after expiration
of the Term, such tenancy shall be month-to-month subject
to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Either Party
may terminate such month-to-month tenancy at any time
upon the giving to the other Party no less than thirty (30)
days written notice.
10. Operatin� Permits. Tenant shall, at its sole expense,
maintain in full force and effect all certificates, permits and
other approvals ("Operating Permits") required by any
federal, state or local authorities ("Governmental
Authorities") havin� jurisdiction e�ver Tenant or the Leas�d
Property.
11. Ene S stem Title and Condition on Facilit Lease
Termination. The Parties agree that legal title to any and
all fixtures, equipment, improvements or personal property
of whatsoever nature at any time constructed or placed on
or affixed to the Leased Space by Tenant, including without
limitation the Energy System and its System Components,
shall be and remain with System Owner. Tenant shall leave
the Energy System at the end of this Agreement in
substantially the same condition as existed on the Final
Project Completion date plus any improvements, ordinary
wear and tear and casualty damage excepted.
12. Ener S stem O eration and Maintenance.
a. O eration and Maintenance of the Ener S tem.
Tenant will at its sole cost and expense operate the
Energy System, monitor the system's performance and
keep and maintain the Energy System in good
condition and repair utilizing the Maintenance List
provided in Schedule B herewith as a guideline, with
strict adherence hereto not expected by the Parties.
Customer is solely responsible for pursuing any
available warranties on System Components against
the manufacturer at its own expense, and may look
only to such manufacturer, and not to Tenant, for any
warranty with respect thereto. Tenant will assist
Customer in resolving any warranties relating to
System Components as described on Schedule B.
Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything in this Lease
to the contrary, nothing in this Lease shall prohibit,
impair, or otherwise affect adversely, Customer's right
to operate, maintain, repair or improve the buildings on
which Energy Systems will be installed or the
Customer's exercise of its governmental, regulatory, or
proprietary authoriry ("Exercise") without triggering an
Event of Default in this Lease. This Exercise right
specifically includes, but is not limited to, emergency
measures that Customer, in its sole discretion, may
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deem necessary for the health and safety of the public.
Customer agrees to provide prompt notice to Tenant of
the potential Exercise, if it may impact the terms of this
Lease. Upon notice to Tenant of a possible Exercise,
Tenant and Customer shall meet and confer regarding
options available to eliminate or mitigate the impact of
the Exercise on Tenant, which shall include
consideration of any recapture of TenanYs Tax Credits
during the first five years occurring following the Final
Project Completion Date, and the TenanYs non-receipt
of Power Payments Tenant would reasonably i�ave
received but for the occurrence of Customer's
Exercise. Customer shall use best efforts to identify
and facilitate the relocation of any Energy System or
portion of an Energy System affected by the Exercise,
including payment of TenanYs reasonable cost of such
relocation, or agreeing to an expansion of the total
Energy System on reasonable terms that eliminate or
mitigate the effect of the Exercise. If Customer and
Tenant cannot agree on Agreement modification
resulting from an Exercise, the Parties agree to retain
and share the cost of a mediator and continue good
faith efforts to equitably resolve the impact of the
Exercise on Tenant.
b. Enerqv Svstem Casualtv. In the case of casualty to
the Energy System, Tenant agrees to repair the Energy
System with proceeds described in Section 17a. Said
Proceeds will be provided to Tenant to make the
repairs caused by the casualty. ienant shail repair, at
Ten�nt's expensP, any d�mage to the .Lease�i Spa�e
that results from the Tenant's repair, reconfiguration,
alteration, modification or replacement of any Energy
System.
13. Re�sair of Leased Ss�ace Durin� Term. Customer shali
have the right at any time to access the Leased Space to
inspect, maintain, replace or repair items and components
thereof, excluding the Energy System. ("Customer
Maintenance"). Customer Maintenance shall include
temporary removal of such components of the Energy
System that interfere with Customer Maintenance of the
Leased Space, and the replacement of such components
upon completion. Customer shall provide thirty (30) days
prior notice of any scheduled Customer Maintenance,
except in the case of an emergency, the Customer shall
give notice as soon as possible. Customer, at its own cost,
will perform Customer Maintenance, and use Seller or,
another third party approved by Tenant to perform
Customer Maintenance (TenanYs approval of third parties
will not be unreasonably withheld). The Customer
Maintenance will be pertormed at TenanYs expense to the
extent the Customer Maintenance was required as a result
of damage to the Leased Spaced caused by the Energy
System. Customer will reimburse Tenant for any lost Power
Payment revenue resulting from the Energy System being
non-operational in excess of forty-five (45) days, excluding
any downtime resulting from damage to the Leased Space
caused by the Energy System.
14. Utilities/taxes. Tenant shall pay all applicable taxes,
assessments, or similar levied against the Energy System
and other personal property located and/or installed on the
Site by the Tenant due at the time of Final Project
Completion. Customer shall pay applicable taxes,
assessments, or similar levied against the Energy System
and other personal property located and/or installed on the
Site by the Tenant that are assessed after the Final Project
Completion. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tenant shall
pay all personal or property taxes after Final Project
Completion that are levied on any rent payments paid to
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Customer pursuant to this Lease. Any payments due under
this paragraph shall be made by Tenant within the later of
30 days after receipt of written notice thereof (together with
a copy of the applicable tax bill) from Customer or otherwise
or resolution of any contest hereunder.
15. Interference.
a. Interference by Tenant. Tenant shall operate the
Energy System in a manner that will not unreasonably
interfere with any existing operations or equipment
located, operated or owned by Customer or any other
permitted occupants as of the date of this Agreement
{the "Existing Opera#ions"). All operations by Tenant
shall be lawful and in material compliance with all
regulations and requirements of the Minnesota Public
Utilities Commission, as well as any other applicable
state, federal or local regulations and requirements
("Legal Requirements") and any applicable
agreements with, or tariffs of, the local utility.
b. Interference b Customer. Following installation of
the Energy System, Customer shall not, and shall not
cause or permit any other persons or parties to, install
equipment or facilities or construct or allow any
construction of a structure or structures ("New
Construction"} near the Leased Space if such New
Construction will interfere with the Energy System or its
performance. Customer shall not move, modify,
remove, adjust, alter, change, replace, reconfigure or
operate the Energy System or any part of it during the
term of the Agreement without prior written direction or
approval of Tenant, except if there is an occurrence
reasonably deemed by Customer to be a bona fide
emergency, in which case Customer will immediately
notify Tenant of such emergency and Customer's
proposed actions. Customer shall be responsible for,
and promptly notify Tenant, of any damage to the
Energy System caused by the Customer or its
employees, invitees or agents, and shall promptly pay
Tenant the costs to repair such damage to the Energy
System, along with any lost Power Payment revenue.
16. Insurance.
a. General Liabilit� and Pronertv Insurance. Customer
shall keep the Energy System insured against loss by
fire, theft, hail and wind and such other hazard as
Tenant shall reasonably require with an insurance
company acceptable to Tenant in its reasonable
discretion, at all times will insure the Energy System at
an amount equal to the Installation Cost (as defined in
the Purchase Agreement) and will provide Tenant with
a Certificate of Insurance that names Tenant as an
additional insured and loss payee. Customer shall also
secure and maintain adequate comprehensive general
liability insurance against liability related to the Energy
System. Customer shall provide Tenant with evidence
of having acquired such insurance coverages prior to
the Final Project Completion date and on an annual
basis thereafter. The loss, injury or destruction of the
Energy System shall not release Customer from
payment as provided in this Agreement. Any insurance
policies obtained by Customer shall provide that such
policy of insurance cannot be terminated or cancelled
by the insurer without thirty (30) days prior written
notice to Tenant. Customer is responsible for any
deductibles due under the insurance policies for
casualties and will pay Tenant said deductible, along
with insurance proceeds received to repair the Energy
System, and TenanYs lost Power Payment revenue
resulting from the casualty. Customer's failure or
refusal to repair and recommission an Energy System
following a loss shall constitute a breach of this
Agreement.
Workers' Com�ensation Insurance and Employers'
Liability Insurance. In accordance with Minnesota
state law, Tenant shall maintain in force workers'
compensation insurance for all of its employees.
Tenant shall also maintain employer's liability coverage
in an amount of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00} per accident. Tenant shall also secure
and maintain adequate comprehensive general liability
insurance against liability related to the Leased
Premises. Upon request, Tenant will provide
Customer with a Certificate of Insurance.
a. Tenant Insurance. At all times during this Lease,
Tenant shall, at its own expense, maintain and provide
general commercial liability insurance in the amount of
$2,000,000. Upon request, copies of certificates
evidencing the existence and amounts thereof shall be
delivered to Customer by Tenant. Should any
insurance expire or be cancelled during the term of this
Lease, Tenant shall provide Customer with renewal or
replacement certificates at least 30 days prior to the
expiration or cancellation of the original policies.
17. Indemnification.
a. Tenant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless
Customer and its elected officials, officers, consultants,
representatives, agents, and employees (each a
"Tenant Indemnified Party") against any damages,
liabilities, losses, costs and expenses, including
reasonable attomey fees and costs (collectively,
"Damages") incurred or suffered by any of them in any
way arising out of, relating to, or in connection with a
third party claim for or (i) any breach of this Agreement
by Tenant, or (ii) the negligence, gross negligence or
willful misconduct of Tenant or its employees or agents
in connection with the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement.
b. Tenant shall defend and indemnify Customer from any
mechanic's, materialman's, or other lien with respect to
the Property or the Leased Property to the extent such
lien is attributable to Tenant's failure to pay Installation
Costs or other costs incurred in the perFormance of
TenanYs obligations for maintenance and repair of the
Energy System.
c. Customer shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless
Tenant and its officers, directors, members,
consultants, representatives; agents, employees and
affiliates (each a "Customer Indemnified Part�')
against any Damages incurred or suffered by any of
them in any way arising out of, relating to, or in
connection with a third party claim for or of (i) any
breach of this Agreement by Customer, or (ii) the
negligence, gross negligence or willful misconduct of
Customer or its employees or agents in connection
with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
d. A Customer Indemnified Party or Tenant Indemnified
Party claiming indemnification hereunder must give
each Party prompt notice of the relevant claim and
each Party agrees to cooperate with the each other
Party, at its own expense, in the defense of such claim.
Notwithstanding the forgoing, any Party from whom
indemnification is sought, shall control the defense and
settlement of such claim; provided however that such
Party shall not agree to any settlement that materially
adversely affects the other Party without the prior
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written consent of such Party, which approval shall not
be unreasonably withheld. Without limiting or
diminishing the foregoing, any Party may, at its option
and its own expense, participate in the defense of any
such claim with legal counsel of its own choice.
e. Customer does not hereby in this Lease or in any
Agreement related hereto waive its statutory
immunities or limits on liability provided in Minnesota
Statutes, Chapter 466.
18. General.
a. Subordination to Utili A reement. No portion of
this Lease is intended to conflict with any Utility
Agreements (the "Utility Agreements") to which Tenant
or Customer is a party. In the case of a conflict
between the terms or conditions of this Agreement and
the Utility Agreements, the terms and conditions of
Utility Agreements shall control. The Utility, or its
successors and assigns, is a third-party beneficiary of
the provision of this paragraph. Nothing in this Lease
shall prevent the Utility, from fully enforcing the terms
and conditions of Utility Agreements.
b. Relationshin of the Parties. The Parties shall for all
purposes be considered independent contractors with
respect to each other, and neither shall be considered
an employee, employer, agent, principal, partner or
joint venturer of the other.
c. Entire A_qreement. This Lease and all the schedules,
exhibits and attachments hereto, together with any
agreement reference herein, constitute the entire
agreement and understanding of the Parties relative to
the subject matter hereof. The Parties have not relied
upon any promises, representations, warranties,
agreements, covenants or undertakings, other than
those expressly set forth or referred to herein. This
Lease replaces and supersedes any and all prior oral
or written agreements, representations and
discussions relating to such subject matter.
d. Survival of Representations. All representations,
warranties, covenants and agreements of the Parties
contained in this Lease, or in any instrument,
certificate, exhibit or other writing provided for in it, shall
survive the execution of this Lease and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated
herein.
e. Amendment. This Lease may be amended or
modified only by a writing executed by the Parties to
this Lease. No custom or practice of the Parties at
variance with the terms hereof shall have any effect.
f. Notices. All notices to be given under this Lease shall
be in writing and shall be effectively given upon
personal delivery, facsimile or email transmission (with
confirmation of receipt), delivery by overnight delivery
service or three days following deposit in the United
States Mail (certified or registered mail, postage
prepaid, return receipt requested).
g. No Delav. No delay or failure on the part of any Party
hereto to exercise any right, power or privilege
hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof.
h. Force Ma'et ure. Neither Party will be liable to the other
Party for any delay, error, failure in performance or
interruption of performance resulting from causes
beyond its reasonable control, including without
limitation fires, flood, accidents, explosions, sabotage,
strikes or other labor disturbances, civil commotion,
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riots, invasions, wars, acts of God, terrorism or any
cause (whether similar or dissimilar to the foregoing)
beyond the reasonable control of the Party.
i. Governin�a Law / Venue. This Lease sha11 be
governed by and construed in accordan�e with the
laws of the State of Minnesota without regard to its
conflicts of laws principals. Any lawsuit brought in
connection with this Lease shall be brought only in a
court of general jurisdiction in Hennepin County,
Minnesota.
j. Seve�. The provisions of this Lease are
severabie. If any part of this Lease is rendered void,
invalid or unenforceable, such rendering shall not
affect the validity and enforceability of the remainder of
this Lease.
k. Successors and Ass�ns. This Lease shall be
binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and
their respective successors and permitted assigns.
Neither Party shall assign this Lease, or any portion
thereof, without the prior written consent of the other
Party. Any attempted assignment or transfer without
such prior written consent of the other Party shall be of
no force or effect. As to any permitted assignment: (a)
reasonable prior notice of any such assignment shall
be given to the other Party; and (b) any assignee shall
expressly assume the assignor's obligations
hereunder, unless otherwise agreed to by the other
Party in writing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, as may
be required for Tenant to avoid being classified as a
Public Utility under Minnesota Statutes Chapter
216B.02, Subd. 4., or to leverage tax benefits as tax
owner, Tenant may, at its sole discretion, assign and/or
sublease all or part of its full interest under this Lease
to a controlled affiliate of Tenant, assign its rights under
the Power Purchase Agreement a controlled affiliate of
Tenant, or assign this Lease in connection with any
sale of any or all of its Assets to a third party or Bank.
I. Gluiet Possession. Customer agrees that upon
compliance with the terms and conditions of this Lease,
Tenant shall peaceably and quietly have, hold and
enjoy the Leased Space for the Term and any
extensions thereof.
m. Data Practices. Pursuan# to Minnesota Statutes,
Section13.Q5, subd. 11, all of the data created,
collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or
disseminated by Tenant in performing this Lease is
subject to the requirements of the Minnesota
Government Data Practices Act ("MGDPA"),
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, and Tenant must
comply with those requirements as if it were a
�overnment entity. The remedies in Minnesota
Statutes, Section 13.08 apply to Tenant. Tenant does
not have a duty to provide access to public data to the
public if the public data are available from the
Customer, except as required by the terms of this
Lease.
n. Proprietarv Information. Information claimed by
Tenant to be proprietary, trade secret or business data
shall be governed by the standards required for "Trade
Secret Information" as defined in MGDPA, Section
13.37(b) and as it may otherwise be referenced in the
MGDPA. All of the data created, collected, received,
stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by or to the
Customer under this Agreement is subject to the
requirements of tt�e MGDPA. The Parties
acknowledge that the classification of any government
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data is governed by the MGDPA and not by the
understanding of either the Customer or the Tenant.
Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement,
the Customer's obligation is to maintain and release
the dafa in a manner that is consistent with the
MGDPA, provided, however, that Customer agrees to
provide prompt written notice to the Tenant when
Customer receives a request under the MGDPA for
data concerning the terms of the Agreement, including
the Agreement itself ("Contract Data"), not including
presentations, memoranda and information previously
disclosed publicly. When Customer receives a request
for Gontract Data, Customer shall notify Tenant of the
request promptly in writing. Customer shall reasonably
wait to disclose the Contract Data until the later of (i)
Seller getting a judicial determination by a judicial
officer, arbitratar, or administrative law judge on the
public or nonpublic designation of the Data or (ii) the
last day that, in Customer's sole discretion, Customer
must make such disclosure to avoid being at risk of a
successful claim from the requester that Customer is in
violation of the MGDPA. Customer remains solely
responsible for the initial determination of whether the
requested Contract Data is public or private/nonpublic,
but the parties acknowledge that any final
determination by a judicial officer, arbitrator, or
administrative law judge, or appellate review thereof,
will control. If the Customer determines that some or all
of the Contract Data is public under section 13.03 of
the MGDPA, Customer shall provide prompt written
notice to Tenant prior to Customer's disclosure of such
data so that Tenant , at its sole expense, shall have the
opportunity to object to such disclosure in writing and
seek a determination by a judicial officer, arbitrator, or
administrative law judge that such data constitutes
trade secret information or business data under the
MGDPA and therefore cannot be disclosed under the
MGDPA. In no event shall Customer be required by the
Tenant under this Agreement to withhold or delay
disclosure of public data contrary to requirements of
the MGDPA. Nofinrithstanding the notice and timing
provisions in this Subsection 16 n:, Customer shall not
be liable to Tenant for any failure to give notice or
otherwise to timely respond to Tenant regarding a
third-party request for data. TenanYs claims against
the Customer shall be limited to private actions it may
have, if any, for Customer's failure to follow the
MGDPA.
o. Record Kee in —Availabilit and Retention.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 16C.05, subd.
5, Tenant agrees that the books, records, documents
and accounting procedures and practices of Tenant,
that are relevant to the Lease or transaction, are
subject to examination by the Customer and the state
auditor for a minimum of six (6} years. Tenant shall
maintain such records for a minimum of six {6) years
after final payment.
p. Non-Discrimination. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes,
Section 181.59, the Tenant will take affirmative action
to ensure that applicants are selected, and that
employees are treated during employment, without
regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, status
with regard to public assistance, membership or
activity in a local civi! rights commission, disability or
age. The Tenant agrees to be bound by the provisions
of Minnesota Statutes, Section 181.59, that prohibits
certain discriminatory practices and the terms of said
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section are incorporated into this Lease.
Contamination Liability. Tenant shall indemnify,
defend, and hold harmless Customer, its officials,
employees, agents, and assigns from and against any
and all fines, suits, claims, demands, penalties,
liabilities, costs or expenses, losses, settlements,
remedial action requirements and enforcement
actions, administrative proceedings, and any other
actions of whatever kind or nature, including attorneys'
fees and costs (and costs and fees on appeal), fees of
environmental consultants and laboratory fees, known
or unknown, contingent or otherwise, arising out of or
in any way to the extent arising out of or related to any
contamination to the Site caused by the negligence or
willful misconduct of Tenant during the term of this
Lease, including any personal injury (including
wrongful death) or property damage (real or personal)
arising therefrom. This paragraph shall survive the
termination or earlier expiration of this Lease. For
purposes of this paragraph "Contamination" shall be
defined as any hazardous substances, hazardous
materials, toxic substances or other similar or
regulated substances, residues or wastes, pollutants,
petroleum products and by-products, including any
other environmental contamination whatsoever.
r. Comaliance with Law. Tenant agrees to comply with
all laws, orders, and regulations of federal, state and
municipal authorities and with any lawful direction of
any public officer which shall impose any duty upon
Tenant with respect to TenanYs use of the Site.
s. Indemnification bv Tenant. Tenant shall fully
indemnify, save harmless and defend Customer or any
of its elected officials, officers, employees, contractors
and agents from and against any and all costs, claims,
and expenses incurred by such parties in connection
with or arising from any claim by a third party for
physical damage to or physical destruction of property,
or death of or bodily injury to any person, but only to
the e�ent caused by (a) the negligence, gross
negligence or willful misconduct of Tenant or its agents
or employees or others under TenanYs control or (b)
TenanYs default under this Agreement. Tenant shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless all of Customer's
Indemnified Parties from and against all Liabilities to
the extent arising out of or relating to any Hazardous
Substance spilled or otherwise caused by the
negligence or willful misconduct of Tenant or any of its
contractors, agents or employees.
Indemnification b� Customer. Customer shall fully
indemnify, save harmless and defend Tenant or any of
its officers, directors, employees and agents from and
against any and all costs, claims, and expenses
incurred by such parties in connection with or arising
from any claim by a third party for physical damage to
or physical destruction of property, or death of or bodily
injury to any person, but only to the extent caused by
(a) the negligence, gross negligence or willful
misconduct of Customer or its agents or employees or
others under Customer's control or (b) Customer's
default under this Agreement. Customer shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless all of Tenant's
Indemnified Parties from and against all Liabilities
arising out of or relating to the existence at, on, above,
below or near the Sites of any Hazardous Substance,
except to the e�ent deposited, spilled or otherwise
caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of
Tenant or any of its contractors, agents or employees.
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The Parties acknowledge they have read this Tenant
Agreement, understand it and agree to be bound by its terms Green2 Solar Leasing, LLC
and conditions as of the date first set forth above.
By:
Rich Ragatr, its Vice President
Dated:
Customer
City of Hopkins
By:
Mike Mornson, its City Manager
Dated:
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SCHEDULE A
Site Plan
Facility Plan View Drawing Indicating the Final Location of the Energy System on
the Leased Space and the point of interconnection of the Energy System with the
electrical system at the Property
[The above document is provided by Seller, and is included in the Owner's
Manual that is provided to the Customer after Final Project Completion]
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SCHEDULE B
Maintenance Items
1. Operation and Maintenance Standard of Care. Tenantwill use commercially reasonable efforts to identify, respond to, and complete
necessary maintenance and repairs and to operate the Energy System to maximize its energy production. Nofinrithstanding the foregoing,
the Parties understand that delays may be caused by multiple causes including without limitation delay in the identification of operational
issues, troubleshooting issues, warranty replacement, warranty procurement, parts availability, parts delivery, crew availability, equipment
defects, equipment performance, internet downtime, and similar causes.
2. Maintenance Services. The following Maintenance Services are provided by Tenant at TenanYs sole expense as described in
Section 12 of this Agreement:
A. Weekly performance monitoring via online monitoring system to validate performance of panels and
inverters, energy production; benchmark performance vs. similar systems for validation
B. Identify any defective equipment via on-line monitoring system
C. Semi-annual Site audits of the Energy System performing the following tasks
i. Inspect panels, inverters, and racking for physical damage
ii. Clean any debris on or under the solar arrays
iii. Ensure labels are intact
iv. Check for loose hanging wires, repair as necessary
v. Check electrical connections; tighten/torque as necessary
vi. Check for corrosion of electrical enclosures, repair as necessary
vii. Ensure roof drainage is adequate, that roof drains are not clogged, and confirm there are no
signs of pooling water in the vicinity of the solar array
D. Tenant will manage System Component warranty claims on behalf of Customer.
3. Fees for parts replaced under manufacturer's warranty. For twelve (12) months after the Substantial Completion Date, Tenant
will provide the services described in Section 12a at Tenant's sole expense. Beginning on the thirteenth (13) month, the following fees
will be charged to Customer where Tenant removes and reinstalls parts that are available and replaced under the manufacturer's warranty.
Inverters will be serviced as soon as possible after identification of a performance issue. After identification of performance issues,
Optimizers will be replaced at least quarterly.
1. Panel Replacement & Recycling Services -$150 / each
2. Optimizer Replacement Services -$65 / each
3. Inverter Replacement Services
0 20 to 50 kW inverter -$200 / each
0 51 to 100 kW inverter -$400 / each
4. Solar Array Removal and Replacement During Lease. Following the termination of any Agreement between Seller and Customer
relating to the removal and replacement of the solar array, Tenant will assist Customer by managing the Removal and Replacement of
the solar array by providing Services through Seller, or anther Licensed electrical contractor if Seller is not able to provide the services
directly, with the cost of said services being paid by Customer.
5. Payment for Services. Payment is due from Customer for any services provided by Tenant under Section 4 or 5 above net 30
days from Tenant's invoice date.
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Power Purchase Agreement
186.400 kW DC JinkoJKM400M Solar Panels with
140.00 kW AC SolarEdge SE100k(1) & 20k(2) 480V3Ph
Inverter(s)(s), SolarEdge P860 Power Optimizers &
Unirac, Pane�Claw (or equivalent) Ballasted Racking
Xcel Photovoltaic Credit Rider Tariff
This POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this
"Agreement"), dated December 12, 2019 ("Effective Date"), is
befinreen Green2 Solar Leasing, LLC a Minnesota Limited
Liability Company, whose principal place of business is located
at 5810 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55419 {"Tenant"},
and City of Hopkins, a Minnesota City, whose principal place
of business is located at 11100 Excelsior Boulevard, Hopkins,
MN 55343 ("Customer"). Tenant and Customer are sometimes
also referred to in this Agreement jointly as "Parties", or
individually as a "Part�'.
RECITALS
A. Tenant leases, operates and maintains Customer's
photovoltaic solar electric system (the "Energy System")
(as located at the Installation Location (the "Installation
Location") described above as defined in that certain
Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase AgreemenY')
befinreen Customer and Ideal Energies, LLC (the "Seller")
of even date herewith) pursuant to a Facility Lease
Agreement (the "Facility Lease") between the Parties of
even date herewith; and
B. Tenant desires to sell renewable electric power inclusive of
all rights to its available environmental attributes to
Customer, and Customer desires to purchase from Tenant
all such electric power which is produced by the Energy
System; and
Customer / City of Hopkins
Owner
Installation 11100 Excelsior Boulevard, Hopkins, MN
Location 55343
Xcel Premise # 302902893
1. Contingen�. The Parties performance under this
Agreement is contingent on the Final Project
Completion (as defined in the Purchase Agreement)
occurring in accordance with the terms of the Purchase
Agreement.
2. Power Purchase. Tenant shall deliver all power generated
from the Energy System to Customer at the point of
interconnection shown on Schedule A of the Facility Lease.
a. Customer will pay Tenant for all the power generated
from the Energy System and delivered to the
interconnection point by making the payments
specified in Schedule A(the "Power Payments").
b. The Power Payments for the Energy System are due
monthly and payable in accordance with the Prompt
Payment of Local Government Bills Act, Minnesota
Statutes, Section 471.425 ("AcY') beginning on the first
day of the first month following its Final Project
Completion date and continuing each month until
expiration of the Term (as defined below) of this
Agreement for the Energy System. Power Payments
do not include any sales tax. Sales tax will be added
to the Power Payments based on Customer's
applicable sales tax rate. Payments shall be sent to:
C. Customer has or will apply for the Tariff {as defined in the 3
Purchase Agreement of even date herewith between Ideal
Energies, LLC and the Customer}. Pursuant to the Utility
Agreements, (the "Utility Agreements") the Customer
owns Renewable Energy Credits (the "RECs"} for the
electricity produced by the Energy System; and
D. Customer may be eligible to participate in the Utility's Net
Metering Program (as defined in the Purchase Agreement
of even date herewith between Ideal Energies, LLC and the
Customer). Under this program, the energy generated from
the Energy System is available for use and reduces the total
amount of energy that needs to be purchased from the
Utility. Under this program, for months where the Energy
System produces more kWh than the site consumes, the
Utility will compensate Customer at the applicable rate
specified in the Utility Agreements; and
E. Pursuant to the Facility Lease, the Tenant may be eligible
to receive a Federal Tax Credit from the U.S. Treasury
equal to 30% of the Energy System's eligible Installation
Cost (the "Tax Credit") for Energy Systems that are put into
service or safe harbored during 2018.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing
Recitals, the mutual promises of the Parties hereto and for other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which hereby are acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
Green2 Solar Leasing, LLC
5810 Nicollet Avenue
Minneapolis MN 55419
Utilitv Bill 8 Net Meterinq Credits. The Utility Bill Credits
and Met Metering Credits Program (as described in the
Purchase Agreement befinreen Ideal Energies and
Customer of even date herewith), are owned by, and for the
exclusive use of the Customer. In the event the actual
Utility Bill Credits or Net Metering Credits received by the
Customer are greater or less than the expected, there will
be no adjustment to the terms of this Agreement, and each
Party waives its right to recover any surplus or deficiency
from the other Party.
4. Ownership of Renewable Enerqv Credits. Customerwill,
if required by the Utility Agreements, as may be amended,
convey to the Utility all RECs generated by the Energy
System for the term specified in the Utility Agreements.
Subject to any required assignment to the Utility, Customer
owns all RECs. For purposes of this Agreement, RECs
include all attributes of an environmental or other nature
that are created or otherwise arise from the Energy System,
including without limitation tags, certificates or similar
projects or rights associated with solar energy as a"green"
or "renewable" electric generation resource. RECs shall
also include any other environmental attribute intended to
be transferred to the Utility under the Utility Agreement.
5. Term. The term (the "Term"} of this Agreement for the
Energy System shall begin on the date that Final Project
Completion occurs for the Energy System and shall
terminate on the date that is twenty (20) years after the
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Final Project Completion date, unless otherwise provided in
the Agreements.
6. Late Charqe/Costs of Collection. In the event Customer
fails to make any Power Payment when due and is not
subject to a good faith dispute under the Act, Customer
agrees to pay interest on the late payment not to exceed
five (5%) percent per annum simple interest.
7. Grant of Security Interest. In order to secure the payment
and pertormance of all of Customer's liabilities, obligations
and covenants under this Agreement or the Lease,
Customer hereby grants to Tenant a continuing security
interest in the Energy System, together with all
attachments, accessories or replacement parts and labor
placed upon the Energy System, and in all proceeds of each
of the foregoing.
8. Insurance. Customer shall keep the Energy System
insured against loss by fire, theft, hail and wind and such
other hazards as required by the
9. Events of Customer's Default. Each of the following shall
constitute an event of Customer's default ("Event of
DefaulY').
a. Customer shall fail to make any payment to Tenant
when due under the Act, Tenant has notified the
Customer of such failure, and the failure has continued
without cure by Customer or written waiver by Tenant
for a period of thirty (30) days after the notice of failure;
a. The Customer fails to comply with any of its material
obligations under any of Customer's agreements with
the Utility and such breaches materially affect TenanYs
rights in this Agreement.
b. Customer's failure or refusal to repair and
recommission an Energy System following a casualty
loss.
10. Events of TenanYs Default. Each of the following shall
constitute an event of TenanYs default ("Event of DefaulY'):
a. Tenant shall fail to make any payment to Customer
when due, Customer has notified Tenant of such
failure, and the failure has continued without cure by
Tenant or written waiver by Tenant for a period of thirty
(30} days after the notice of failure;
i. Tenant's failure or refusal to repair and
recommission an Energy System following a
casualty loss.
ii. TenanYs failure to comply with any of its material
obligations under any of the Tenant Agreements
that materially affect Customer's rights in this
Agreement and are not timely cured.
iii. Tenant's failure to comply with any of its material
obligations under any of the Tenant Agreements
that materially affect Customer's rights in this
Agreement and are not timely cured.
11. Remedies.
a. If an Event of breach of this Agreement, the non-
defaulting Party may, at its option, exercise any one or
more of the following remedies:
i. Declare all amounts due or to become due under
this Agreement immediately due and payable;
ii. Recover any additional damages and expenses
sustained by the non-defaulting Party by reason
the Event of Default; and
iii. Exercise any other remedies available under law
or in equity.
b. The remedies provided herein shall be cumulative and
may be exercised singularly, concurrently or
successively with and in addition to all other remedies
in law or equity. If either Party fails to perform any of
its obligations under this Agreement, the other Party
may (but need not) at any time thereafter perform such
obligation, and the expenses incurred in connection
therewith shall be payable in full by the nonperforming
Party upon demand including but not limited to, the
non-defaulting Party's attorney's fees and costs of
collection in pursuing any remedies in which it is the
prevailing Party.
11. WARRANTY. TENANT WARRANTS THAT IT'S
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF
THE ENERGY SYSTEMS WILL, AT ALL TIMES,
MEET GENERALLY ACCEPTED INDUSTRY
STANDARDS FOR PRUDENT PRACTICES, AS
THEY MAY BE DEFINED THROUGHOUT THE
TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT. THE PARTIES
UNDERSTAND AND AGREE, HOWEVER, THAT
THE ANNUAL ENERGY PRODUCTION FROM THE
ENERGY SYSTEM IS NOT GUARANTEED BY
TENANT AND MAY VARY FROM TENANT'S
ANNUAL PROJECTIONS FOR REASONS
BEYOND THE PARTIES CONTROL, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION, SEASON WEATHER
VARIATIONS, ROUTINE AND NON-ROUTINE
MAINTENANCE CAUSING DOWNTIME,
EQUIPMENT PERFORMANCE, PROCESSING
ANY EQUIPMENT WARRANTIES FOR
MALFUNCTIONING EQUIPMENT, OR FORCED
MAJEURE EVENTS. THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND
THAT THE UTILITY BILL CREDITS, NET
METERING CREDITS, AND UTILITY BILL
SAVINGS THAT ARE RECOGNIZED WILL VARY
WITH ENERGY SYSTEM ENERGY PRODUCTION,
ACTUAL SITE ENERGY DEMAND OR
CONSUMPTION PROFILES, OR SIMILAR, AND
THAT THE ACTUAL AMOUNTS RECEIVED BY
CUSTOMER WILL VARY ACCORDINGLY.
SUBJECT TO TENANT'S WARRANTY TO
EMPLOY PRUDENT PRACTICES, TENANT
DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, THAT PRODUCTION WILL MATCH
PROJECTIONS. CUSTOMER AND TENANT
ASSUME, AT THEIR SOLE RISK, THE
VARIABILITY OF ANNUAL ENERGY
PRODUCTION AND VARIATIONS FROM ANY
FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS RELATING TO
UTILITY BILL CREDITS, NET METERING
CREDITS, AND SAVINGS. NOTWITHSTANDING
TENANT'S WARRANTY LIMITS AND
DISCLAIMERS, TENANT AGREES THAT ANY
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY ON THE
ENERGY SYSTEM, OR ANY COMPONENT
THEREOF, SHALL INURE TO THE BENEFIT OF
CUSTOMER AS WELL AS TO TENANT IN THE
EVENT OF A MANUFACTURER BREACH OF
SUCH WARRANTY. CUSTOMER SHALL
RECEIVE TIMELY NOTICE OF CLAIM BY TENANT
AGAINST SUCH MANUFACTURER WARRANTY.
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12. Power Production Adiustment. Except where the
reimbursement due under this Section is caused by
Customer's breach of this Agreement, or the Energy
System being non-operational during periods of Customer's
Maintenance performed in accordance with Section 14 of
the Facility Lease, in any 12-month period beginning with the
appiicable �inal Project Completion date that the Energy
System does not produce at least 900 kWh per KW DC,
Tenantwill reimburse Customerwithin sixty (60) days afterthe
then applicable 12-month period as follows: Total payments
made over the then applicable 12-month period *(1 -(actual
kWh/kWDC / 900 kWh/kWDC)). For Example, a 40 kWDC
Energy System produces 800 kWh/kWDC and power
payments equaling $3000 are paid during the then applicable
12-month period. A$333.33 cash reimbursement will be paid
to the Customer that is calculated as follows: $3000 �(1-
800/900) _$333.33. TenanYs obligations in this paragraph
are material to this Agreement. A failure to cure a default
within (30) days after the expiration of the above-referenced
60-day period for making a reimbursement payment is
considered untimely.
13. Miscellaneous.
a. Subordination to Utili A reement No portion of
this Agreement is intended to conflict with any Utility
Agreements to which Tenant or Customer is a party. In
the case of a conflict between the terms or conditions
of this Agreement and the Utility Agreements, the
terms and conditions of Utility Agreements shall
control. The Utility, or its successors and assigns, is a
third-party beneficiary of the provision of this
paragraph. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent the
Utility, from fully enforcing the terms and conditions of
Utility Agreements.
b. Relationshi of the Parties. The Parties shall for all
purposes be considered independent contractors with
respect to each other, and neither shall be considered
an employee, employer, agent, principal, partner or
joint venturer with or of the other.
c. Entire A�areement. This Agreement and the
Agreements as defined in the Purchase Agreement,
schedules, exhibits and attachments hereto, constitute
the entire agreement and understanding of the Parties
relative to the subject matter hereof. The Parties have
not relied upon any promises, representations,
warranties, agreements, covenants or undertakings,
other than those expressly set forth or referred to
herein. This Agreement replaces and supersedes any
and all prior oral or written agreements,
representations and discussions relating to such
subject matter.
d. Survival of Re resentations. All representations,
warranties, covenants and agreements of the Parties
contained in this Agreement, or in any instrument,
certificate, exhibit or other writing provided for in it, shall
survive the execution of this Agreement and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated
herein.
e. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended or
modified only by a writing executed by the Parties to
this Agreement. No custom or practice of the Parties
at variance with the terms hereof may be used to argue
waiver or consent in nullification of this Section.
f. Notices. All notices to be given under this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be effectively given upon
personal delivery, facsimile or email transmission (with
confirmation of receipt), delivery by overnight delivery
service or three days following deposit in the United
States Mail (certified or registered mail, postage
prepaid, return receipt requested). Notice shall be
made to:
Tenant
Green2Solar Leasing, LLC
5810 Nicollet Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55419
Customer
City of Hopkins
Attn: City Manager or Mike Mornson
11100 Excelsior Boulevard, Hopkins, MN 55343
g. No Delav. No delay or failure on the part of any Party
hereto to exercise any right, power or privilege
hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof.
h. Force Maieure. Neither Party will be liable to the other
Party for any delay, error, failure in performance or
interruption of performance resulting from causes
beyond its reasonable control, including without
limitation, fires, flood, accidents, explosions, sabotage,
strikes or other labor disturbances, civil unrest, riots,
invasions, wars, acts of God or any cause (whether
similar or dissimilar to the foregoing) beyond the
reasonable control of the Party.
i. Governin� Law / Venue. This Agreement shall be
governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Minnesota without regard to its
conflicts of laws principals. Any lawsuit brought in
connection with this Agreement shall be brought only
in a court of general jurisdiction in Hennepin County,
Minnesota.
j. Severabilitv. The provisions of this Agreement are
severable. If any part of this Agreement is rendered
void, invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent
jurisdiction, such rendering shall not affect the validity
and enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement.
k. Successors and Assi�ns. This Agreement shall be
binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and
their respective successors and permitted assigns.
Neither Party shall assign this Agreement, or any
portion thereof, without the prior written consent of the
other Party. Any attempted assignment or transfer
without such prior written consent of the other Party
shall be of no force or effect. As to any permitted
assignment: (a) reasonable prior notice of any such
assignment shall be given to the other Party; and (b)
any assignee shall expressly assume the assignor's
obligations hereunder, unless otherwise agreed to by
the other Party in writing. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, as may be required for Tenant to avoid
being classified as a Public Utility under Minnesota
Statutes Chapter 216B.02, Subd. 4., or to leverage tax
benefits as tax owner, Tenant may, at its sole
discretion, assign and/or sublease all or part of its full
interest under the Lease to a controlled affiliate of
Tenant, assign its rights under this Power Purchase
Agreement a controlled affiliate of Tenant, or assign
this Agreement in connection with any sale of any or all
of its Assets to a third party or Bank
I. Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence with
respect to all of the terms of this Agreement.
m. Data Practices. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes,
Section13.05, subd. 11, all of the data created,
collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or
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disseminated by Tenant in performing this Agreement
is subject to the requirements of the Minnesota
Government Data Practices Act {"MGDPA"),
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, and Tenant must
comply with those requirements as if it were a
government entity. The remedies in Minnesota
Statutes, Section 13.08 apply to Tenant. Tenant does
not have a duty to provide access to public data to the
public if the public data are available from the
Customer, except as required by the terms of this
Agreement.
n. Proqrietarv Information. Information claimed by
Tenant to be proprietary, trade secret or business data
shall be governed by the standards required for "Trade
Secret Information" as defined in MGDPA, Section
13.37(b) and as it may otherwise be referenced in the
MGDPA. All of the data created, collected, received,
stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by or to the
Customer under this Agreement is subject to the
requirements of the MGDPA. The Parties
acknowledge that the classification of any government
data is govemed by the MGDPA and not by the
understanding of either the Customer or the Tenant.
Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement,
the Customer's obligation is to maintain and release
the data in a manner that is consistent with the
MGDPA, provided, however, that Customer agrees to
provide prompt written notice to the Tenant when
Customer receives a request under the MGDPA for
data concerning the terms of the Agreement, including
the Agreement itself ("Contract Data"), not including
presentations, memoranda and information previously
disclosed publicly. When Customer receives a request
for Contract Data, Customer shall notify Tenant of the
request promptly in writing. Customer shall reasonably
wait to disclose the Contract Data until the later of (i)
Seller getting a judicial determination by a judicial
officer, arbitrator, or administrative law judge on the
public or nonpublic designation of the Data or (ii) the
last day that, in Customer's sole discretion, Customer
must make such disclosure to avoid being at risk of a
successful claim from the requester that Customer is in
violation of the MGDPA. Customer remains solely
responsible for the initial determination of whether the
requested Contract Data is public or private/nonpublic,
but the parties acknowledge that any final
determination by a judicial officer, arbitrator, or
administrative law judge, or appellate review thereof,
will control. If the Customer determines that some or all
of the Contract Data is public under section 13.03 of
the MGDPA, Customer shall provide prompt written
notice to Tenant prior to Customer's disclosure of such
data so that Tenant , at its sole expense, shall have the
opportunity to object to such disclosure in writing and
seek a determination by a judicial officer, arbitrator, or
administrative law judge that such data constitutes
trade secret information or business data under the
MGDPA and therefore cannot be disclosed under the
MGDPA. In no event shall Customer be required by the
Tenant under this Agreement to withhold or delay
disclosure of public data contrary to requirements of
the MGDPA. Notwithstanding the notice and timing
provisions in this Subsection 16 n., Customer shall not
be liable to Tenant for any failure to give notice or
otherwise to timely respond to Tenant regarding a
third-party request for data. TenanYs claims against
the Customer shall be limited to private actions it may
have, if any, for Customer's failure to follow the
MGDPA.
o. Record Keepin�t—Availabilitv and Retention.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 16C.05, subd.
5, Tenant agrees that the books, records, documents
and accounting procedures and practices of Tenant,
that are relevant to the Agreement or transaction, are
subject to examination by the Customer and the state
auditor for a minimum of six (6) years. Tenant shall
maintain such records for a minimum of six (6) years
after final payment.
p. Non-Discrimination. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes,
Section 181.59, the Tenant will take affirmative action
to ensure that applicants are selected, and that
employees are treated during employment, without
regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, status
with regard to public assistance, membership or
activity in a local civil rights commission, disability or
age. The Tenant agrees to be bound by the provisions
of Section 181.59, that prohibits certain discriminatory
practices and the terms of said section are
incorporated into this Agreement.
q. Environmental. Seller and Tenant represent and
warrant that to the best of their knowledge, there are
no Hazardous Materials in the Energy System that
would cause the Energy System to be disposed of as
a Hazardous Waste. In the event the Energy System
cannot be re-used, recycled, disposed of as a solid
waste, disposed of as a Universal Waste, or similar,
and must be disposed of as a Hazardous Waste, either
Seller or Tenant shall reimburse Customer for all
Customer's actual reasonable disposal costs within
thirty (30) days of receiving documentation evidencing
the Customer's incurrence of such costs. Seller's and
TenanYs obligations under this paragraph shall
terminate one year after the termination of this
Agreement. For the purposes of this Agreement,
"Hazardous Materials" shall mean any hazardous, toxic
or radioactive substance, material, matter or waste
which is or becomes regulated by any federal, state or
local law, ordinance, order, rule, regulation, code or
any other governmental restriction or requirement, and
shall include asbestos, petroleum products and the
terms "Hazardous Substance" and "Hazardous Waste"
as defined in the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act
("CERCLA"), as amended, 42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq., the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ("RCRA"),
as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.
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The Parties acknowledge they have read this
Agreement, understand it and agree to be bound by its terms
and conditions as of the date first set forth above.
Tenant
Green2 Solar Leasing, LLC
By:
Rich Ragatz, its Vice President
Dated:
Customer
City of Hopkins
By:
Mike Mornson, its City Manager
Dated:
SCHEDULE A
Power Purchase Payment Schedule
186.400 kW DC JinkoJKM400M Solar Panels with
140.00 kW AC SolarEdge SE100k(1) & 20k(2) 480V3Ph Inverter(s)(s),
SolarEdge P860 Power Optimizers 8� Unirac, PanelClaw (or equivalent) Ballasted Racking
Xcel Photovoltaic Credit Rider Tariff
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Put and Call Agreement
54.00Q kW DC JinkoJKM400M,
40.00 kW AC SolarEdge SE20k 480V3Ph Inverter(s),
SolarEdge P860 Power Optimizers & Unirac, PanelClaw
(or equivalent) Ballasted Racking
Xcel SolarRewards
This PUT AND CALL AGREEMENT (this
"AgreemenY'), dated December 12, 2019 is between Green2
Solar Leasing, LLC, a Minnesota Limited Liability Company,
whose principal place of business is located at 5810 Nicollet
Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55419 ("TenanY'), and City of
Hopkins, a Minnesota Ciry, whose principal place of business
is located at 11100 Excelsior Boulevard, Hopkins, MN 55343
("Customer"}. Tenant and Customer are sometimes also
referred to in this Agreement jointly as "Parties", or individually
as a "Party".
RECITALS
A. Customer is the purchaser of a photovoltaic solar electric
system (the "Energy System") located at the installation
location described above (the "Site") and as described in
the Purchase Agreement between Customer and ideal
Energies, LLC ("Seller") of even date herewith {the
"Purchase Agreement"}; and
B. Tenant is the lessee af the Energy System and associated
rights under the Facility Lease Agreement with Customer
(the °Lease") of even date herewith, and Tenant sells the
Energy System generated from the Energy System
pursuant to a Power Purchase Agreement with Customer
(the "Power Purchase Agreement") of even date herewith
(TenanYs interests in the Lease and Power Purchase
Agreement is referred to herein as an "InteresY'); and
C. The Parties hereto now desire to enter into this Agreement
to set forth the terms and conditions upon which Tenant has
an option, but not the obligation, to put its Interest(s) to the
Customer and upon which Customer has an option, but the
obligation, to call Tenant's Interest{s) from Tenant.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing
Recitals, the mutual promises of the Parties hereto and for other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which hereby are acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as
follows:
1. Continaencv. . The Parties performance under this
Agreement is contingent on Final Project Completion
(as defined in the Purchase Agreement) occurring for n
accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement.
2. Put of TenanYs Interest. Commencing on the 15th full
year after the Final Project Completion date for the
Project, and for a period of three (3) months thereafter
(the "Put Period"), Tenant shall have the right and option
to require Customer to purchase all, but not less than all, of
TenanYs Interest the Energy System installed pursuant to
that Project (the "Put"). Tenant may exercise the Put by
delivering notice of exercise of such option in writing to
Customer during the Put Period. If exercised, Tenant shall
be obligated to sell, and Customer shall be obligated to
purchase, all of the Interest owned by Tenant. The
purchase price for the Interest shall be $1.00 (the °Put
Customer / City of Hopkins
Owner
installation 101 17th Avenue South, Hopkins, MN 55343
Location / Site
Xcel Premise # 303406842
Price"). The date of the Put closing will be thirty (30) days
following the notice of exercise of the Put, or such ea�lier
date as the Parties may agree in writing (the "Put Closing
Date"). The Put Price shall be paid by Customer to Tenant
in cash on the Put Closing Date. Each Party shall remain
liable for any obligations arising under the Lease prior to the
Put Closing Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an
invoice provided by Tenant to Customer stating the Project
and its Put Price, and Customer's payment of the same
satisfies the requirements of this Section.
3. Call of Tenant's Interest. For a period of nine (9j months
beginning the day following the last day of the Put
Period (the "Call Period") for any Project, Customer shall
have the right and option to purchase all, but not less than
all, of TenanYs Interest in the Energy System installed
pursuant to that Project (the "Call"). Customer may
exercise the Call by delivering notice of exercise of such
option to Tenant during the Call Period. If exercised and
based on a Call Price determined by the method of
calculation as set forth below, Customer shall be obligated
to purchase, and Tenant shall be obligated to sell, all of the
Interest owned by Tenant. The purchase price for the
Interest pursuant to the Call shall be an amount equal to the
fair market value {the "Fair Market Value Price") of such
Interest as agreed by the Parties and if no agreement is
possible, then by an independent qualified appraiser
selected by the Customer and the cost of which is paid for
by the Tenant (the "Call Price"). The Parties agree, for each
Project, that a reasonable method of establishing the Fair
Market Value Price is to use a discounted cash flow value
of TenanYs power purchase income less expenses
remaining under the Power Purchase Agreement and
Lease Agreement as of the Call Date. As of the date hereof,
the Parties believe that a discount rate of 15% is reasonable
and agree that the Parties will use foregoing method in
determining the Fair Market Value and resulting Call Price.
If and only if Customer accepts the Call Price as agreed
upon or determined by independent appraiser, Customer
shall purchase the Energy System for the Price and
pursuant to a mutually agreed upon purchase and sale
agreement. The date of the Call closing shall be thirty (30)
days following delivery of the notice of exercise of the Call,
or such earlier date as the Parties may agree in writing {the
"Call Closing Date"}. The Call Price shall be paid by
Customer to Tenant in cash on the Call Closing Date. Each
Party shall remain liable for any obligations arising under
the Lease for the Energy System prior to the Call Closing
Date.
4. Obliflations followins� exercise of Put or Call.
a. Tenant. After the transfer and assignment of the
Interest for the Energy System installed pursuant to
each Project, pursuant to the Put or Call, Tenant shall
have no further obligations or liability in connection with
that Interest, except that Tenant shall indemnify,
defend and hold Customer harmless from all third-party
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claims arising out of TenanYs leasehold interest and
operation of the Energy System prior to the termination
of the Lease.
b. Customer. After the transfer and assignment of the
Interest pursuant to the Put or Call for the Energy
System installed pursuant to a Project, Customer shall
make, if not already paid, the Power Payments
described in Schedule A of the Power Purchase
Agreement between the Parties of even date herewith
beginning with the month after that ProjecYs Final
Project Completion date through and including the
month of the Project's Put or Call Closing date.
Customer is not obligated to pay Tenant any Power
Purchase Payments after the Put or Call Closing date
through the end of the Term for that Project as
specified in the Power Purchase Agreement.
Customer shall indemnify; defend and hold Tenant
harmless from all third-party claims arising out of
Customer's ownership or operation of the Energy
System as of the date of the transfer and assignment
to Customer, subject to Customer's right not to
indemnify Tenant or contribute to costs or damages
incurred by Customer due to TenanYs negligence,
gross negligence or intentional misconduct prior to
transfer of ownership or operation of the Energy
System.
5. Miscellaneous.
a. Subordination to Utilit Rebate A reement. No
portion of this Agreement is intended to conflict with
any Utility Rebate Agreements (the "Utility Rebate
Agreements") to which Tenant or Customer is a party.
In the case of a conflict between the terms or conditions
of this Agreement and the Utility Rebate Agreements,
the terms and conditions of Utility Rebate Agreements
shall control. The utility, or its successors and assigns,
is a third-party beneficiary of the provision of this
paragraph. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent the
utility, from fully enforcing the terms and conditions of
Utility Rebate Agreements.
b. Relationshio of the Parties. The Parties shall for all
purposes be considered independent contractors with
respect to each other, and neither shall be considered
an employee, employer, agent, principal, partner or
joint venturer of the other.
c. Entire A�reement. This Agreement and all
schedules, exhibits and attachments hereto, together
with any agreement reference herein, constitute the
entire agreement and understanding of the Parties
relative to the subject matter hereof. The Parties have
not relied upon any promises, representations,
warranties, agreements, covenants or undertakings,
other than those expressly set forth or referred to
herein. This Agreement replaces and supersedes any
and all prior oral or written agreements,
representations and discussions relating to such
subject matter.
d. Survival of Representations. All representations,
warranties, covenants and agreements of the Parties
contained in this Agreement, ar in any instrument,
certificate, exhibit or other writing provided for in it, shall
survive the execution of this Agreement and the
consummation of the transactions contemplated
herein.
e. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended or
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modified only by a writing executed by the Parties to
this Agreement. No custom or practice of the Parties
at variance with the terms hereof shall have any effect.
f. Notices. Ail notices to be given under this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be effectively given upon
personai delivery, facsimile or email transmission (with
confirmation of receipt), delivery by overnight delivery
service or three days following deposit in the United
States Mail (certified or registered mail, postage
prepaid, return receipt requested).
g. No Dela�r. No delay or failure on the part of any Party
hereto to exercise any right, power or privilege
hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof.
h. Force Maieure. Neither Party will be liable to the other
Party for any delay, error, failure in performance or
interruption of performance resulting from causes
beyond its reasonable control, including without
limitation fires, flood, accidents, explosions, sabotage,
strikes or other labor disturbances, civil commotion,
riots, invasions, wars, acts of God, terrorism or any
cause {whether similar or dissimilar to the foregoing)
beyond the reasonable control of the Party.
i. Governin Law I Venue. This Agreement shall be
govemed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Minnesota without regard to its
conflicts of laws principals. Any lawsuit brought in
connection with this Agreement shall be brought only
in a court of general jurisdiction in Hennepin County,
Minnesota.
j. Severabilitv. The provisions of this Agreement are
severable. if any part of this Agreement is rendered
void, invalid or unenforceable, such rendering shall not
affect the validity and enforceability of the remainder of
this Agreement.
k. Successors and Assi ns. This Agreement shall be
binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and
their respective successors and permitted assigns.
Neither Party shall assign this Agreement, or any
portion thereof, without the prior written consent of the
other Party. Any attempted assignment or transfer
without such prior written consent of the other Party
shall be of no force or effect. As to any permitted
assignment: (a) reasonable prior notice of any such
assignment shall be given to the other Party; and (b)
any assignee shall expressly assume the assignor's
obligations hereunder, unless otherwise agreed to by
the other Party in writing. Nofinrithstanding the
foregoing, as may be required for Tenant to avoid
being classified as a Public Utility under Minnesota
Statutes Chapter 2166.02, Subd. 4., or to leverage tax
benefits as tax owner, Tenant may, at its sole
discretion, assign and/or sublease all or part of its full
interest under the Lease Agreement to a controlled
affiliate of Tenant, assign its rights under the Power
Purchase Agreement a controlled affiliate of Tenant,
assign its rights under this Agreement #o a controlled
affiliate of Tenant, or assign this Agreement in
connection with any sale of any or all of its Assets to a
third party or Bank.
I. Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence with
respect to all of the terms of this Agreement.
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Trade Secret
The Parties acknowledge they have read this Tenant
Agreement, understand it and agree to be baund by its terms Green2 Solar Leasing, LLC
and conditions as of the date first set forth above.
By:
Rich Ragatz, its Vice President
Dated:
Customer
City of Hopkins
By:
Mike Momson, its City Manager
Dated:
SOLAR ARRAY RE�OVAL 8� REINST�4,LLATION AGREEIVIENT
This Solar Array Removal and Reinstallation
Agreement (this "AgreemenY'), dated December 12,
2019, is made by and between IDEAL ENERGIES, LLC
("Seller'') and the City of Hopkins (the "Customer").
After the Customer has installed and started up its 4
Solar Array(s), and the Customer subsequently repairs or
replaces its roof, the Customer desires that the Seller
disassemble the Solar Array to permit said roof work and
re-install the Solar Array in its original location as further
described below in Section 3.
1. Fee for Services: For each Solar Array located at
the Sites (the `Sites') listed in Section 3, Seller will
perform the Services described in Section 4(the
`Services') for the all-inclusive fee listed below:
a. $0.30 per Watt DC years 1 to 5
b. $0.32 per Watt DC year 6
c. $0.34 per Watt DC year 7
d. $0.36 per Watt DC year 8
e. $0.38 per Watt DC year 9
f. $0.40 per Watt DC year 10
The above fees do not include any of the following
costs, which if incurred by Seller in performing the
Services, shall be added to the Fixed fee (at Seller's
cost) and paid by Customer in addition to the Fixed
fees described above.
a. Building Permits, Electrical Permits or
Structural Engineering certification of the new
roof.
b. Costs associated with any additional roofing
materials required by the roof manufacturer
for Solar Arrays installed with their roofing
system.
c. If Customer has assigned a rebate to the
Seller or its affiliated company in conjunction
with the financing of a Solar Array installed by
Seller, Customer will pay the assignee the
amount of rebate lost due to the Solar Array
being non-operational while the roof work is
performed. Payments will be based on the
energy produced for similar systems during
the time period that the work is performed,
and the unit rebate for the Customer's Solar
Array.
2. Pa ment for Services: Payments are due net (30)
days following the start-up of the system as described
in Section 4g below.
3. Sites:
• Fire Station: 101 17th Avenue South Hopkins,
MN 55343 (54 kW DC}
. Public Works: 11100 Excelsior Boulevard
Hopkins, MN 55343 (186.4 kW DC)
. Ice Arena: 11000 Excelsior Boulevard Hopkins,
MN 55343 (133.2 kW DC)
Services DescriAtion: The Seller will perform the
following Services:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
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Following Customer's providing Seller its
structural report relating to the installation of
the solar array, Seller will work with the
structural engineer of record to obtain
certification that the solar array may be
reinstalled on the new roofing system in
accordance their original report.
Seller will place a lock on the main AC
disconnect to de-energize the solar array and
disconnect it from the buildings electrical
service.
Seller will disassemble and palletize the solar
array components ("Palletized Solar Parts").
Where roof is replaced in sections, Customer
will instruct its roofer to provide an area of
roof that is available for storing the Palletized
Solar Parts (the "Staging Area"). Seller will
locate the Palletized Solar Parts in the
Staging Area while roof work is performed.
If the Customer is not able to provide a
Staging Area and the Palletized Solar Parts
need to be moved to the ground, Seller will
instruct its roofer to utilize its crane to remove
the Palletized Solar Parts from the roof
before roof work is performed, and to replace
the palletized parts on the roof following the
roofer's completion of the roof work. If
Customer's roofer cannot provide a required
crane, and Seller is required to provide a
crane for performing the Services, the cost
for the crane will be charged to Customer (at
Seller's expense with no markup) in addition
to the fees specified in Section 1.
After the roof work is performed and the
Palletized Parts are craned to the Staging
Area, the Seller will reassemble the Solar
Array in its original installation location.
After reinstallation, Seller will start-up the
solar array.
5. Roof Replacement System: When Customer
replaces its roof, Customer agrees that it will require
its roofer to install a roofing system that conforms with
the following conditions:
a. Customer is responsible to consult with a
Roofing Professional and ensure the
reinstallation of the Solar Array will not impact
their roof warranty.
b. If an existing roofing system is replaced with
a different type of roofing system, a roofing
system will be installed such that:
i. The new roofing system's surface
will have an equal or greater
coefficient of friction so that
additional ballast is not required to
immobilize the Solar Array, and
ii. The new roofing system's PSF is of
equal or lesser PSF than the original
roof allowing the Solar Array{s) to be
reinstalled in its or original location
with the original equipment.
6. Conditions:
a. Customer will provide Seller with at least 90
days prior notice before roof replacement
begins.
b. Customer will provide Seller at least 14 days
prior notice of the date the roof work is
completed.
c. For each Solar Array at a Site listed in
Section 3, Seller will perform the Services
during the term of this Agreement if Customer
provides the required notice during the period
beginning on the Solar Array's original start-
up date and ending ten (10) years later, and
the Services provided by Seller can be
provided within three months following the
termination of this Agreement.
d. Any and all damage to the Solar Equipment
caused by Customer or Customer's roofer or
their subcontractors is the sole responsibility
of the Customer.
e. Seller will provide Customer with proof of
insurance prior to performing the Services.
7. Miscellaneous:
a
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Complete Agreement; Modification This
Agreement and the documents referred to
herein constitute the entire agreement between
Subcontractor and Ideal with respect to the
subject matter hereof and incorporate all
previous and contemporaneous oral and written
understandings between the parties with
respect thereto, except as may be othennrise
provided by the contracts for Services
contemplated by this agreement. No change to
the terms of this Agreement shall be effective
unless approved in writing by authorized
representatives of both parties.
Governing Law; Venue All Services
performed in accordance with this Agreement
and the General Contract documents, shall be
governed by the laws of the state of Minnesota,
without regard to its choice of law provisions. If
the application of Minnesota law is prohibited by
statute, then this Agreement and the Services
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c.
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e
shall be governed by the law of the state in
which the project is located. Any suit or other
legal action arising out of or related to this
Agreement or the Services performed in
accordance with this Agreement shall be
brought only in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Notice Any notice or communication ("Notice")
provided in this Agreement given by either party
must be in writing. Notice given by depositing
the same in the United States mail, postage
prepaid, registered or certified, and addressed
to the parry to be notified with return receipt
requested, shall be effective from and after the
expiration of three (3) days after such Notice is
deposited. Notice given in any other manner
shall be effective only if and when received by
the party to be notified.
Severability Any term or provision of this
Agreement that is invalid or unenforceable in
any situation in any jurisdiction will not affect the
validity or enforceability of the rsmaining terms
and provisions of this Agreement or the validiry
or enforceability of the offending term or
provision in any other situation or in any other
jurisdiction.
Amendment; Waiver No amendment of any
provision of this Agreement will be valid unless
the same is in writing and signed by the parties.
No waiver by any party of any default,
misrepresentation or breach of warranty or
covenant under this Agreement, whether
intentional or not, will be deemed to extend to
any prior or subsequent default,
misrepresentation or breach of warranty or
covenant under this Agreement.
The Parties acknowledge they have read this
Agreement, understand it and agree to be bound by its
terms and conditions as of the date first set forth above.
Ideal Energies, LLC
By:
Chris Psihos, its President
Date:
Customer
City of Hopkins
By:
Mark Mornson, its City Manager
Dated: