Build-Transfer Transactions (BT) in the Renewable Energy Industry

The chapter explores the concept of build-transfer transactions (BT) in the renewable energy industry, where utilities acquire ready-to-operate projects and efficiently build up their fleet. It discusses the types of utilities interested in BTAs, their approaches to acquiring power, and the financing, ownership, and operations of the projects. The chapter also delves into the bidding and negotiation process, the complexity of build-transfer contracts, and the different structures of these transactions.