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OF
UNDERSTANDING
IN THE FIELD OF RENEWABLE ENERGY
MAY 2021
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
(SOLAR POWER PLANTS DEVELOPMENT)
Bethphage Integrated Project Services Ltd (herein referred to as “First Party) and ……………………………..
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………… (hereinafter referred to as "the Second Party) and jointly referred to as Parties"):
Recognizing that harnessing and developing new Photovoltaic Solar Power as renewable energy source
are among the major strategies embodied in their respective energy policies of Federal Government of
Nigeria; the Parties are intending to establish a successful cooperation between their respective
associations and companies in matters relating to the development of Photovoltaic Solar Power plant as
a renewable energy, cognizant of their importance in providing tor the energy needs of their respective
customers and organizations. Considering that further technological enhancement and availability for
the promotion of new renewable energy sources are crucial in the promotion of sustainable
development with long term provision of constant electricity to customers.
SECTION 1
Objective
The objective of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to confirm the commitment of the
Parties to collaborate in the field of development of Photovoltaic Solar Power plant and work on their
own schedules to provide energy solutions for government, commercial and private clients through their
personal connection and of new and renewable energy.
This cooperation shall be pursued on the basis of equality and joint benefit as mutually agreed upon by
the Parties.
Cooperation under this MOU shall not preclude other individually or mutually collaborate activities in
the field of new and renewable energy in which either of the Parties may take part.
SECTION2
Scope
The scope of this MoU will be the joint development of activities geared toward the promotion of new
and renewable energy with special attention to technologies and/or resources based on Solar Power
Plant.
SECTION 3
Areas of Cooperation
a. The Second Party shall scout for through his contacts the Implementation of new and renewable
energy projects that are found to be feasible in areas mutually agreed upon by both Parties;
b. The second Party shall support the first Party in development of Photovoltaic Solar Power through
facilitation of obtaining Permits, Licensing, Land acquisition, Environmental and Social Impact
Assessment (ESIA);
meetings on specific topics and other similar activities in the field of new and renewable energy;
c. The first Party shall secure funds, technical partners to design and develop Photovoltaic Solar Plants
arising from first Party business lead.
d. The exchange and networking of business information with respects to renewable energy;
e. Experience sharing in matters related to Renewable Business Regulation and Government Contacts;
All activities set forth in this section shall be in accordance with the laws and regulations of the
respective Parties. All costs incurred thereof shall become by the ordinary annual budget of the
respective Parties.
SECTION 4
The Parties shall establish a Joint Working Committee composed of members nominated by each
Signatory. The Joint Working Committee shall meet on a regular basis to review, monitor and discuss
matters relating to the areas of cooperation under this MOU as agreed by the Parties.
SECTION 5
Implementing Arrangement
SECTION 6
Intellectual Property rights
The Parties shall ensure that any intellectual property right which may arise from the activities referred
to in Section 3 of this MOU shall - be protected in accordance with the current laws and regulations in
their respective countries. The programs or projects addressed under this MOU shall include provisions
regarding any intellectual property rights which may arise out of such individual programs or projects.
Any information obtained under this MOU shall not be made available to any third party unconnected
with the Memorandum of Understanding without consent of the other Signatory.
SECTION 7
Dispute Settlement
Any dispute arising from the interpretation of this MOU shall be settled amicably by consultation and
negotiation between the Parties.
SECTION 8
Amendments
This MOU may be amended, revised or modified by mutual agreement between the Parties. - In case of
any amendment, revision or modification of this agreement, this new situation will be regulated in
accordance with the specific provisions prior agreed upon between the Parties.
SECTION 9
This MOU will commence forthwith and shall remain applicable for a period of 5 years unless either of
the Contracting Parties decides to terminate it. Such decision shall be communicated in writing to the
other Contracting Signatory at least three (3) months prior to its termination. The MoU can be renewed
and expiry by mutual consent.
The termination of this MOU shall not affect the application and duration of any on-going programs and
projects under this MOU.
SECTION 10
Non-Circumvention
Both Parties expressly agreed not to circumvent, avoid, bypass or obviate the other Party in any manner,
directly or indirectly, to avoid payment of fees, royalties, or any other obligation in any way involving
any of the parties introduced and Confidential Information disclosed pursuant to this Agreement, or any
transaction contemplated hereunder or other business arrangement arising out of or connected in any
way to the Confidential Information.
Signed by both parties on …………………2021 in two originals each.