While the PV Standard Project Deeds set out an extensive interface regime that reflects the principles above, the interface arrangements need to reflect the actual interfaces that will, or are likely to, arise for each Project. In addition to consideration of the overall regime, the State will address the identity of the Direct Interface Parties and procure execution of agreements with Direct Interface Parties on a project specific basis. The definitions of Direct Interface Works, Proximate Interface Works and Site Interface Works will need to be updated accordingly.
There may also be Direct Interface Agreements which Project Co is required to enter into, under which Project Co is not entitled to relief or compensation for the acts or omissions of the Interface Party. In those circumstances, the risk allocation in respect of Direct Interface Parties under the PV Standard Project Deeds will need to be reconsidered.
Work undertaken by statutory authorities as part of their statutory functions or by Utilities will typically not be included in Site Interface Works or Proximate Interface Works on the basis that Project Co will not be entitled to any compensation or relief for the impact of this work as it typically reflects business as usual practices that Project Co should have anticipated and accommodated in its solution for the Project as at Contract Close. However, the exclusion should be considered on a project specific basis where the interface of the Project with the statutory authority or Utility provider is significant and their prospects of impacting the Project are high.